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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.54, 1,901.34 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.54, 1,901.34 and 401.86 is: 602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.54 : 1,901.34 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.54/1,901.34 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.54x = 1,901.34 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.54x = 764,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,072.49/1,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.80

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