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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.34, 1,901 and 750.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.34, 1,901 and 750.92 is: 1,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.34 : 1,901 = 750.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.34/1,901 = 750.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.34x = 1,901 × 750.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.34x = 1,427,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,498.92/1,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.37

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