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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.04, 2,050.08 and 846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.04, 2,050.08 and 846.24 is: 1,269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.04 : 2,050.08 = 846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.04/2,050.08 = 846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.04x = 2,050.08 × 846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.04x = 1,734,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,859.70/1,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.06

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