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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.64, 1,749.78 and 820.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.64, 1,749.78 and 820.62 is: 1,131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.64 : 1,749.78 = 820.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.64/1,749.78 = 820.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.64x = 1,749.78 × 820.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.64x = 1,435,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,904.46/1,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.85

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