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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.91, 1,902.15 and 537.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.91, 1,902.15 and 537.51 is: 806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.91 : 1,902.15 = 537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.91/1,902.15 = 537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.91x = 1,902.15 × 537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.91x = 1,022,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,424.65/1,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.39

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