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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.72, 1,902.02 and 905.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.72, 1,902.02 and 905.33 is: 1,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.72 : 1,902.02 = 905.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.72/1,902.02 = 905.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.72x = 1,902.02 × 905.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.72x = 1,721,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,955.99/1,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.31

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