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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.34, 1,901.37 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.34, 1,901.37 and 445.70 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.34 : 1,901.37 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.34/1,901.37 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.34x = 1,901.37 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.34x = 847,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,440.61/1,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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