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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.46, 1,901.64 and 905.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.46, 1,901.64 and 905.08 is: 1,357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.46 : 1,901.64 = 905.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.46/1,901.64 = 905.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.46x = 1,901.64 × 905.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.46x = 1,721,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,136.33/1,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.94

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