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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.92, 1,901.88 and 691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.92, 1,901.88 and 691.92 is: 1,037.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.92 : 1,901.88 = 691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.92/1,901.88 = 691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.92x = 1,901.88 × 691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.92x = 1,315,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,948.81/1,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.88

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