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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.99, 1,901.76 and 714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.99, 1,901.76 and 714.14 is: 1,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.99 : 1,901.76 = 714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.99/1,901.76 = 714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.99x = 1,901.76 × 714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.99x = 1,358,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,109.81/1,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.23

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