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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.48, 1,900.78 and 516.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.48, 1,900.78 and 516.97 is: 775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.48 : 1,900.78 = 516.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.48/1,900.78 = 516.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.48x = 1,900.78 × 516.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.48x = 982,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,655.57/1,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.28

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