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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.30, 1,901.40 and 1,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.30, 1,901.40 and 1,222.30 is: 1,833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.30 : 1,901.40 = 1,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.30/1,901.40 = 1,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.30x = 1,901.40 × 1,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.30x = 2,324,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,081.22/1,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.88

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