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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.87, 1,902.02 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.87, 1,902.02 and 402.39 is: 603.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.87 : 1,902.02 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.87/1,902.02 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.87x = 1,902.02 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.87x = 765,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,351.82/1,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.65

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