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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.20, 1,899.60 and 747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.20, 1,899.60 and 747.60 is: 1,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.20 : 1,899.60 = 747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.20/1,899.60 = 747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.20x = 1,899.60 × 747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.20x = 1,420,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,140.96/1,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.69

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