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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.25, 1,896.89 and 805.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.25, 1,896.89 and 805.55 is: 1,205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.25 : 1,896.89 = 805.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.25/1,896.89 = 805.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.25x = 1,896.89 × 805.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.25x = 1,528,026.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,026.23/1,267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.79

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