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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.43, 1,901.09 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.43, 1,901.09 and 445.74 is: 668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.43 : 1,901.09 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.43/1,901.09 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.43x = 1,901.09 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.43x = 847,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,389.63/1,267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.59

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