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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.32, 1,900.70 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.32, 1,900.70 and 401.40 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.32 : 1,900.70 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.32/1,900.70 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.32x = 1,900.70 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.32x = 762,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,940.98/1,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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