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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.29, 1,749.15 and 824.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.29, 1,749.15 and 824.43 is: 1,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.29 : 1,749.15 = 824.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.29/1,749.15 = 824.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.29x = 1,749.15 × 824.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.29x = 1,442,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,051.73/1,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.90

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