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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.02, 2,051.40 and 718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.02, 2,051.40 and 718.22 is: 1,077.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.02 : 2,051.40 = 718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.02/2,051.40 = 718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.02x = 2,051.40 × 718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.02x = 1,473,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,356.51/1,367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.79

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