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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.20, 1,912.26 and 1,221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.20, 1,912.26 and 1,221.45 is: 1,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.20 : 1,912.26 = 1,221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.20/1,912.26 = 1,221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.20x = 1,912.26 × 1,221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.20x = 2,335,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,729.98/1,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.22

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