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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.55, 1,901.31 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.55, 1,901.31 and 445.82 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.55 : 1,901.31 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.55/1,901.31 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.55x = 1,901.31 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.55x = 847,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,642.02/1,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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