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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.62, 1,750.14 and 802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.62, 1,750.14 and 802.68 is: 1,108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.62 : 1,750.14 = 802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.62/1,750.14 = 802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.62x = 1,750.14 × 802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.62x = 1,404,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,802.38/1,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.22

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