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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.65, 1,747.89 and 930.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.65, 1,747.89 and 930.02 is: 1,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.65 : 1,747.89 = 930.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.65/1,747.89 = 930.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.65x = 1,747.89 × 930.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.65x = 1,625,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,563.92/1,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.34

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