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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.88, 1,889.15 and 1,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.88, 1,889.15 and 1,250.68 is: 1,862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.88 : 1,889.15 = 1,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.88/1,889.15 = 1,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.88x = 1,889.15 × 1,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.88x = 2,362,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,722.12/1,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.05

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