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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.28, 1,771.72 and 1,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.28, 1,771.72 and 1,268.88 is: 1,739.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.28 : 1,771.72 = 1,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.28/1,771.72 = 1,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.28x = 1,771.72 × 1,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.28x = 2,248,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,100.07/1,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.64

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