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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.02, 2,050.43 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.02, 2,050.43 and 379.86 is: 569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.02 : 2,050.43 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.02/2,050.43 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.02x = 2,050.43 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.02x = 778,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,867.82/1,367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.75

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