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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.65, 1,749.27 and 931.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.65, 1,749.27 and 931.02 is: 1,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.65 : 1,749.27 = 931.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.65/1,749.27 = 931.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.65x = 1,749.27 × 931.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.65x = 1,628,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,605.36/1,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.73

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