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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.17, 1,969.45 and 1,267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.17, 1,969.45 and 1,267.43 is: 1,903.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.17 : 1,969.45 = 1,267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.17/1,969.45 = 1,267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.17x = 1,969.45 × 1,267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.17x = 2,496,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,127.00/1,311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.75

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