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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.84, 1,901.83 and 402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.84, 1,901.83 and 402.22 is: 603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.84 : 1,901.83 = 402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.84/1,901.83 = 402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.84x = 1,901.83 × 402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.84x = 764,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,956.19/1,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.35

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