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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.32, 1,901.56 and 1,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.32, 1,901.56 and 1,157.96 is: 1,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.32 : 1,901.56 = 1,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.32/1,901.56 = 1,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.32x = 1,901.56 × 1,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.32x = 2,201,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,930.42/1,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.47

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