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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.70, 1,903.86 and 1,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.70, 1,903.86 and 1,096.58 is: 1,645.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.70 : 1,903.86 = 1,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.70/1,903.86 = 1,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.70x = 1,903.86 × 1,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.70x = 2,087,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,734.80/1,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.57

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