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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.56, 1,906.08 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.56, 1,906.08 and 750.08 is: 1,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.56 : 1,906.08 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.56/1,906.08 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.56x = 1,906.08 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.56x = 1,429,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,712.49/1,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.15

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