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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.52, 1,903.03 and 876.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.52, 1,903.03 and 876.56 is: 1,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.52 : 1,903.03 = 876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.52/1,903.03 = 876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.52x = 1,903.03 × 876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.52x = 1,668,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,108.27/1,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.05

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