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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.93, 1,752.80 and 1,021.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.93, 1,752.80 and 1,021.18 is: 1,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.93 : 1,752.80 = 1,021.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.93/1,752.80 = 1,021.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.93x = 1,752.80 × 1,021.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.93x = 1,789,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,924.30/1,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.58

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