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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.18, 1,748.04 and 1,031.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.18, 1,748.04 and 1,031.38 is: 1,422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.18 : 1,748.04 = 1,031.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.18/1,748.04 = 1,031.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.18x = 1,748.04 × 1,031.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.18x = 1,802,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,893.50/1,267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.76

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