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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.32, 1,900.64 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.32, 1,900.64 and 401.42 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.32 : 1,900.64 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.32/1,900.64 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.32x = 1,900.64 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.32x = 762,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,954.91/1,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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