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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.31, 2,051.47 and 819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.31, 2,051.47 and 819.88 is: 1,230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.31 : 2,051.47 = 819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.31/2,051.47 = 819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.31x = 2,051.47 × 819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.31x = 1,681,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,957.17/1,367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.13

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