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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.36, 1,901.04 and 682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.36, 1,901.04 and 682.36 is: 1,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.36 : 1,901.04 = 682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.36/1,901.04 = 682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.36x = 1,901.04 × 682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.36x = 1,297,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,193.65/1,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.54

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