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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.13, 1,900.79 and 401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.13, 1,900.79 and 401.45 is: 602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.13 : 1,900.79 = 401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.13/1,900.79 = 401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.13x = 1,900.79 × 401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.13x = 763,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,060.63/1,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.20

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