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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.69, 1,750.89 and 744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.69, 1,750.89 and 744.68 is: 1,027.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.69 : 1,750.89 = 744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.69/1,750.89 = 744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.69x = 1,750.89 × 744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.69x = 1,303,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,852.77/1,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.72

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