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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.35, 1,897.89 and 803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.35, 1,897.89 and 803.71 is: 1,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.35 : 1,897.89 = 803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.35/1,897.89 = 803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.35x = 1,897.89 × 803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.35x = 1,525,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,353.17/1,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.58

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