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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.56, 1,900.03 and 487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.56, 1,900.03 and 487.35 is: 730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.56 : 1,900.03 = 487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.56/1,900.03 = 487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.56x = 1,900.03 × 487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.56x = 925,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,979.62/1,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.52

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