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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.93, 1,901.53 and 487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.93, 1,901.53 and 487.88 is: 731.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.93 : 1,901.53 = 487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.93/1,901.53 = 487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.93x = 1,901.53 × 487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.93x = 927,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,708.95/1,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.67

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