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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.52, 1,898.51 and 779.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.52, 1,898.51 and 779.09 is: 1,166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.52 : 1,898.51 = 779.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.52/1,898.51 = 779.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.52x = 1,898.51 × 779.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.52x = 1,479,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,096.77/1,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.93

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