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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.97, 1,897.63 and 1,062.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.97, 1,897.63 and 1,062.77 is: 1,590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.97 : 1,897.63 = 1,062.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.97/1,897.63 = 1,062.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.97x = 1,897.63 × 1,062.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.97x = 2,016,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,744.24/1,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.53

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