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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.03, 1,899.23 and 486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.03, 1,899.23 and 486.82 is: 729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.03 : 1,899.23 = 486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.03/1,899.23 = 486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.03x = 1,899.23 × 486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.03x = 924,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,583.15/1,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.72

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