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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.17, 1,738.26 and 867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.17, 1,738.26 and 867.51 is: 1,195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.17 : 1,738.26 = 867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.17/1,738.26 = 867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.17x = 1,738.26 × 867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.17x = 1,507,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,957.93/1,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.68

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