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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.73, 1,901.48 and 1,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.73, 1,901.48 and 1,254.96 is: 1,880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.73 : 1,901.48 = 1,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.73/1,901.48 = 1,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.73x = 1,901.48 × 1,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.73x = 2,386,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,275.07/1,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.84

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