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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.99, 1,747.84 and 952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.99, 1,747.84 and 952.84 is: 1,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.99 : 1,747.84 = 952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.99/1,747.84 = 952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.99x = 1,747.84 × 952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.99x = 1,665,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,411.87/1,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.43

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