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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.64, 1,747.33 and 1,231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.64, 1,747.33 and 1,231.19 is: 1,697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.64 : 1,747.33 = 1,231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.64/1,747.33 = 1,231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.64x = 1,747.33 × 1,231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.64x = 2,151,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,295.22/1,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.09

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