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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.37, 1,901.45 and 445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.37, 1,901.45 and 445.66 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.37 : 1,901.45 = 445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.37/1,901.45 = 445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.37x = 1,901.45 × 445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.37x = 847,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,400.21/1,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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