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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.87, 1,966.78 and 1,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.87, 1,966.78 and 1,267.80 is: 1,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.87 : 1,966.78 = 1,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.87/1,966.78 = 1,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.87x = 1,966.78 × 1,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.87x = 2,493,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,467.51/1,309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.61

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