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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.80, 1,902.03 and 748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.80, 1,902.03 and 748.23 is: 1,122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.80 : 1,902.03 = 748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.80/1,902.03 = 748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.80x = 1,902.03 × 748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.80x = 1,423,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,155.91/1,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.54

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