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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.22, 1,748.37 and 875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.22, 1,748.37 and 875.22 is: 1,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.22 : 1,748.37 = 875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.22/1,748.37 = 875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.22x = 1,748.37 × 875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.22x = 1,530,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,208.39/1,267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.53

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