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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.98, 1,911.32 and 1,162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.98, 1,911.32 and 1,162.67 is: 1,752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.98 : 1,911.32 = 1,162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.98/1,911.32 = 1,162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.98x = 1,911.32 × 1,162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.98x = 2,222,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,234.42/1,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.58

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