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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.93, 1,897.25 and 748.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.93, 1,897.25 and 748.17 is: 1,119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.93 : 1,897.25 = 748.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.93/1,897.25 = 748.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.93x = 1,897.25 × 748.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.93x = 1,419,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,465.53/1,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.51

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