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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.85, 1,899.96 and 943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.85, 1,899.96 and 943.45 is: 1,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.85 : 1,899.96 = 943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.85/1,899.96 = 943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.85x = 1,899.96 × 943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.85x = 1,792,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,508.97/1,267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.82

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