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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.74, 1,750.53 and 953.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.74, 1,750.53 and 953.58 is: 1,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.74 : 1,750.53 = 953.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.74/1,750.53 = 953.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.74x = 1,750.53 × 953.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.74x = 1,669,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,270.40/1,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.73

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