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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.11, 1,747.58 and 1,045.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.11, 1,747.58 and 1,045.98 is: 1,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.11 : 1,747.58 = 1,045.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.11/1,747.58 = 1,045.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.11x = 1,747.58 × 1,045.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.11x = 1,827,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,928.50/1,267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.60

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