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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.76, 1,901.84 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.76, 1,901.84 and 537.44 is: 806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.76 : 1,901.84 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.76/1,901.84 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.76x = 1,901.84 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.76x = 1,022,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,124.89/1,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.24

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