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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.72, 1,906.26 and 1,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.72, 1,906.26 and 1,068.52 is: 1,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.72 : 1,906.26 = 1,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.72/1,906.26 = 1,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.72x = 1,906.26 × 1,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.72x = 2,036,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,876.94/1,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.16

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