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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.28, 1,901.07 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.28, 1,901.07 and 445.43 is: 668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.28 : 1,901.07 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.28/1,901.07 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.28x = 1,901.07 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.28x = 846,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,798.36/1,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.20

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