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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.34, 1,902.77 and 651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.34, 1,902.77 and 651.48 is: 978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.34 : 1,902.77 = 651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.34/1,902.77 = 651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.34x = 1,902.77 × 651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.34x = 1,239,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,613.34/1,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.13

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