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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.26, 1,899.82 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.26, 1,899.82 and 486.84 is: 729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.26 : 1,899.82 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.26/1,899.82 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.26x = 1,899.82 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.26x = 924,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,908.37/1,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.85

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