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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.64, 1,902.37 and 747.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.64, 1,902.37 and 747.31 is: 1,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.64 : 1,902.37 = 747.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.64/1,902.37 = 747.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.64x = 1,902.37 × 747.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.64x = 1,421,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,660.12/1,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.50

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