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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.84, 1,901.88 and 779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.84, 1,901.88 and 779.84 is: 1,169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.84 : 1,901.88 = 779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.84/1,901.88 = 779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.84x = 1,901.88 × 779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.84x = 1,483,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,162.10/1,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.83

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