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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.29, 2,049.49 and 597.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.29, 2,049.49 and 597.61 is: 895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.29 : 2,049.49 = 597.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.29/2,049.49 = 597.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.29x = 2,049.49 × 597.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.29x = 1,224,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,795.72/1,367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.78

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