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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.65, 1,900.26 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.65, 1,900.26 and 618.03 is: 926.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.65 : 1,900.26 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.65/1,900.26 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.65x = 1,900.26 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.65x = 1,174,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,417.69/1,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.45

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