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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.08, 1,899.67 and 641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.08, 1,899.67 and 641.96 is: 962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.08 : 1,899.67 = 641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.08/1,899.67 = 641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.08x = 1,899.67 × 641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.08x = 1,219,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,512.15/1,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.46

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