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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.61, 1,901.39 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.61, 1,901.39 and 498.11 is: 747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.61 : 1,901.39 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.61/1,901.39 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.61x = 1,901.39 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.61x = 947,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,089.38/1,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.15

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