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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.10, 1,901.37 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.10, 1,901.37 and 445.98 is: 669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.10 : 1,901.37 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.10/1,901.37 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.10x = 1,901.37 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.10x = 847,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,972.99/1,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.23

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