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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.48, 1,901.17 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.48, 1,901.17 and 401.82 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.48 : 1,901.17 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.48/1,901.17 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.48x = 1,901.17 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.48x = 763,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,928.13/1,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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