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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.36, 1,900.32 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.36, 1,900.32 and 754.72 is: 1,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.36 : 1,900.32 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.36/1,900.32 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.36x = 1,900.32 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.36x = 1,434,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,209.51/1,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.65

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