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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.31, 1,899.52 and 616.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.31, 1,899.52 and 616.55 is: 924.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.31 : 1,899.52 = 616.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.31/1,899.52 = 616.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.31x = 1,899.52 × 616.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.31x = 1,171,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,149.06/1,267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.12

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