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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.41, 1,901.37 and 536.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.41, 1,901.37 and 536.99 is: 805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.41 : 1,901.37 = 536.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.41/1,901.37 = 536.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.41x = 1,901.37 × 536.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.41x = 1,021,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,016.68/1,267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.59

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