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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.37, 1,901.23 and 445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.37, 1,901.23 and 445.45 is: 668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.37 : 1,901.23 = 445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.37/1,901.23 = 445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.37x = 1,901.23 × 445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.37x = 846,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,902.90/1,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.24

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