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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.24, 1,901.14 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.24, 1,901.14 and 389.82 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.24 : 1,901.14 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.24/1,901.14 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.24x = 1,901.14 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.24x = 741,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,102.39/1,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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