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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.28, 2,051.29 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.28, 2,051.29 and 534.40 is: 801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.28 : 2,051.29 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.28/2,051.29 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.28x = 2,051.29 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.28x = 1,096,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,204.92/1,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.74

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