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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.65, 1,751.03 and 972.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.65, 1,751.03 and 972.41 is: 1,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.65 : 1,751.03 = 972.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.65/1,751.03 = 972.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.65x = 1,751.03 × 972.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.65x = 1,702,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,705.47/1,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.20

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