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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.90, 1,902.21 and 748.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.90, 1,902.21 and 748.37 is: 1,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.90 : 1,902.21 = 748.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.90/1,902.21 = 748.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.90x = 1,902.21 × 748.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.90x = 1,423,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,561.65/1,267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.77

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