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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.22, 2,050.86 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.22, 2,050.86 and 442.86 is: 664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.22 : 2,050.86 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.22/2,050.86 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.22x = 2,050.86 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.22x = 908,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,243.86/1,367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.30

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