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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.40, 1,901.07 and 682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.40, 1,901.07 and 682.04 is: 1,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.40 : 1,901.07 = 682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.40/1,901.07 = 682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.40x = 1,901.07 × 682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.40x = 1,296,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,596.28/1,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.04

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