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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.84, 1,900.80 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.84, 1,900.80 and 681.28 is: 1,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.84 : 1,900.80 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.84/1,900.80 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.84x = 1,900.80 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.84x = 1,294,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,977.02/1,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.40

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