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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.80, 1,901.68 and 651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.80, 1,901.68 and 651.15 is: 976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.80 : 1,901.68 = 651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.80/1,901.68 = 651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.80x = 1,901.68 × 651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.80x = 1,238,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,266.17/1,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.71

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