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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.21, 2,050.31 and 442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.21, 2,050.31 and 442.53 is: 663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.21 : 2,050.31 = 442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.21/2,050.31 = 442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.21x = 2,050.31 × 442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.21x = 907,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,311.22/1,367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.62

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