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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.68, 1,750.80 and 991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.68, 1,750.80 and 991.44 is: 1,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.68 : 1,750.80 = 991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.68/1,750.80 = 991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.68x = 1,750.80 × 991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.68x = 1,735,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,813.15/1,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.28

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