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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.88, 1,750.95 and 744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.88, 1,750.95 and 744.90 is: 1,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.88 : 1,750.95 = 744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.88/1,750.95 = 744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.88x = 1,750.95 × 744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.88x = 1,304,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,282.66/1,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.90

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