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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.63, 1,900.78 and 573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.63, 1,900.78 and 573.70 is: 860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.63 : 1,900.78 = 573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.63/1,900.78 = 573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.63x = 1,900.78 × 573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.63x = 1,090,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,477.49/1,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.25

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