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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.81, 1,896.96 and 1,075.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.81, 1,896.96 and 1,075.98 is: 1,608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.81 : 1,896.96 = 1,075.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.81/1,896.96 = 1,075.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.81x = 1,896.96 × 1,075.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.81x = 2,041,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,091.02/1,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.67

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