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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.94, 1,901.96 and 402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.94, 1,901.96 and 402.25 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.94 : 1,901.96 = 402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.94/1,901.96 = 402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.94x = 1,901.96 × 402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.94x = 765,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,063.41/1,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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