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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.43, 1,901.43 and 445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.43, 1,901.43 and 445.73 is: 668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.43 : 1,901.43 = 445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.43/1,901.43 = 445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.43x = 1,901.43 × 445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.43x = 847,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,524.39/1,267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.70

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