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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.75, 1,750.47 and 826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.75, 1,750.47 and 826.49 is: 1,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.75 : 1,750.47 = 826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.75/1,750.47 = 826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.75x = 1,750.47 × 826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.75x = 1,446,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,745.95/1,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.29

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