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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.84, 1,747.33 and 917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.84, 1,747.33 and 917.92 is: 1,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.84 : 1,747.33 = 917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.84/1,747.33 = 917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.84x = 1,747.33 × 917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.84x = 1,603,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,909.15/1,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.07

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