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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.80, 1,903.98 and 721.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.80, 1,903.98 and 721.36 is: 1,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.80 : 1,903.98 = 721.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.80/1,903.98 = 721.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.80x = 1,903.98 × 721.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.80x = 1,373,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,455.01/1,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.48

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