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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.14, 1,748.13 and 801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.14, 1,748.13 and 801.30 is: 1,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.14 : 1,748.13 = 801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.14/1,748.13 = 801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.14x = 1,748.13 × 801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.14x = 1,400,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,776.57/1,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.46

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