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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.61, 1,750.13 and 1,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.61, 1,750.13 and 1,134.60 is: 1,566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.61 : 1,750.13 = 1,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.61/1,750.13 = 1,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.61x = 1,750.13 × 1,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.61x = 1,985,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,691.83/1,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.48

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