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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.39, 1,750.04 and 873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.39, 1,750.04 and 873.73 is: 1,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.39 : 1,750.04 = 873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.39/1,750.04 = 873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.39x = 1,750.04 × 873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.39x = 1,529,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,062.45/1,267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.47

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