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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.27, 2,051.90 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.27, 2,051.90 and 545.78 is: 819.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.27 : 2,051.90 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.27/2,051.90 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.27x = 2,051.90 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.27x = 1,119,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,893.50/1,367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.07

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