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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.62, 1,901.84 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.62, 1,901.84 and 401.94 is: 603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.62 : 1,901.84 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.62/1,901.84 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.62x = 1,901.84 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.62x = 764,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,425.57/1,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.04

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