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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.67, 1,911.63 and 1,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.67, 1,911.63 and 1,250.34 is: 1,885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.67 : 1,911.63 = 1,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.67/1,911.63 = 1,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.67x = 1,911.63 × 1,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.67x = 2,390,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,187.45/1,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.50

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