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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.70, 1,901.43 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.70, 1,901.43 and 390.20 is: 585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.70 : 1,901.43 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.70/1,901.43 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.70x = 1,901.43 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.70x = 741,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,928.48/1,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.26

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