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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.36, 1,901.51 and 536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.36, 1,901.51 and 536.74 is: 805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.36 : 1,901.51 = 536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.36/1,901.51 = 536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.36x = 1,901.51 × 536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.36x = 1,020,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,616.48/1,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.31

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