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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.68, 1,901.45 and 487.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.68, 1,901.45 and 487.65 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.68 : 1,901.45 = 487.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.68/1,901.45 = 487.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.68x = 1,901.45 × 487.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.68x = 927,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,239.65/1,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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