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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.52, 1,902.30 and 537.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.52, 1,902.30 and 537.61 is: 806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.52 : 1,902.30 = 537.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.52/1,902.30 = 537.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.52x = 1,902.30 × 537.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.52x = 1,022,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,695.50/1,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.85

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