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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.57, 1,902.33 and 880.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.57, 1,902.33 and 880.29 is: 1,321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.57 : 1,902.33 = 880.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.57/1,902.33 = 880.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.57x = 1,902.33 × 880.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.57x = 1,674,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,602.08/1,267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.11

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