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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.64, 1,904.04 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.64, 1,904.04 and 944.64 is: 1,417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.64 : 1,904.04 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.64/1,904.04 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.64x = 1,904.04 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.64x = 1,798,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,632.35/1,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.76

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