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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.79, 1,903.14 and 961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.79, 1,903.14 and 961.22 is: 1,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.79 : 1,903.14 = 961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.79/1,903.14 = 961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.79x = 1,903.14 × 961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.79x = 1,829,336.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,336.23/1,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.80

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