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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.71, 1,901.93 and 651.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.71, 1,901.93 and 651.85 is: 977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.71 : 1,901.93 = 651.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.71/1,901.93 = 651.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.71x = 1,901.93 × 651.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.71x = 1,239,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,769.81/1,267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.96

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