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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.70, 1,898.78 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.70, 1,898.78 and 617.06 is: 924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.70 : 1,898.78 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.70/1,898.78 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.70x = 1,898.78 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.70x = 1,171,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,662.85/1,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.25

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