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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.87, 1,901.83 and 683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.87, 1,901.83 and 683.35 is: 1,025.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.87 : 1,901.83 = 683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.87/1,901.83 = 683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.87x = 1,901.83 × 683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.87x = 1,299,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,615.53/1,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.04

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