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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.28, 2,052.14 and 637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.28, 2,052.14 and 637.27 is: 956.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.28 : 2,052.14 = 637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.28/2,052.14 = 637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.28x = 2,052.14 × 637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.28x = 1,307,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,758.94/1,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.47

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