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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.16, 1,900.02 and 617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.16, 1,900.02 and 617.08 is: 925.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.16 : 1,900.02 = 617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.16/1,900.02 = 617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.16x = 1,900.02 × 617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.16x = 1,172,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,464.34/1,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.27

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