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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.44, 1,900.92 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.44, 1,900.92 and 573.36 is: 859.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.44 : 1,900.92 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.44/1,900.92 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.44x = 1,900.92 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.44x = 1,089,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,911.49/1,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.93

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