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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.92, 1,900.67 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.92, 1,900.67 and 401.63 is: 602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.92 : 1,900.67 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.92/1,900.67 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.92x = 1,900.67 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.92x = 763,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,354.58/1,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.05

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