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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.74, 1,901.79 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.74, 1,901.79 and 651.51 is: 977.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.74 : 1,901.79 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.74/1,901.79 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.74x = 1,901.79 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.74x = 1,239,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,035.20/1,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.36

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