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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.95, 1,901 and 856.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.95, 1,901 and 856.07 is: 1,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.95 : 1,901 = 856.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.95/1,901 = 856.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.95x = 1,901 × 856.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.95x = 1,627,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,389.07/1,267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.48

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