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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.96, 1,902.28 and 1,075.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.96, 1,902.28 and 1,075.22 is: 1,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.96 : 1,902.28 = 1,075.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.96/1,902.28 = 1,075.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.96x = 1,902.28 × 1,075.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.96x = 2,045,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,369.50/1,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.85

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