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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.61, 1,749.27 and 824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.61, 1,749.27 and 824.68 is: 1,138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.61 : 1,749.27 = 824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.61/1,749.27 = 824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.61x = 1,749.27 × 824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.61x = 1,442,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,579.24/1,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.03

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