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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.99, 1,901.78 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.99, 1,901.78 and 574.80 is: 861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.99 : 1,901.78 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.99/1,901.78 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.99x = 1,901.78 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.99x = 1,093,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,135.29/1,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.42

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