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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.56, 1,901.04 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.56, 1,901.04 and 389.94 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.56 : 1,901.04 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.56/1,901.04 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.56x = 1,901.04 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.56x = 741,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,291.54/1,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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