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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367, 2,049.50 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367, 2,049.50 and 501.32 is: 751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367 : 2,049.50 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367/2,049.50 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367x = 2,049.50 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367x = 1,027,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,455.34/1,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.61

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