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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.92, 1,901.28 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.92, 1,901.28 and 537.09 is: 805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.92 : 1,901.28 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.92/1,901.28 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.92x = 1,901.28 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.92x = 1,021,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,158.48/1,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.38

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