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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.45, 1,901.17 and 445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.45, 1,901.17 and 445.53 is: 668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.45 : 1,901.17 = 445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.45/1,901.17 = 445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.45x = 1,901.17 × 445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.45x = 847,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,025.93/1,267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.29

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