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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.82, 1,748.52 and 819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.82, 1,748.52 and 819.76 is: 1,130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.82 : 1,748.52 = 819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.82/1,748.52 = 819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.82x = 1,748.52 × 819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.82x = 1,433,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,366.76/1,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.58

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