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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.04, 2,046.42 and 1,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.04, 2,046.42 and 1,001.74 is: 1,499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.04 : 2,046.42 = 1,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.04/2,046.42 = 1,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.04x = 2,046.42 × 1,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.04x = 2,049,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,980.77/1,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.58

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