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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.40, 1,890.80 and 967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.40, 1,890.80 and 967.27 is: 1,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.40 : 1,890.80 = 967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.40/1,890.80 = 967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.40x = 1,890.80 × 967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.40x = 1,828,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,914.12/1,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.32

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