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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.86, 1,749.62 and 824.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.86, 1,749.62 and 824.93 is: 1,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.86 : 1,749.62 = 824.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.86/1,749.62 = 824.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.86x = 1,749.62 × 824.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.86x = 1,443,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,301.15/1,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.38

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