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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.24, 1,900.62 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.24, 1,900.62 and 355.24 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.24 : 1,900.62 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.24/1,900.62 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.24x = 1,900.62 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.24x = 675,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,176.25/1,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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