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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.60, 1,788.49 and 1,268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.60, 1,788.49 and 1,268.78 is: 1,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.60 : 1,788.49 = 1,268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.60/1,788.49 = 1,268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.60x = 1,788.49 × 1,268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.60x = 2,269,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,200.34/1,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.05

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