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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.32, 2,051.28 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.32, 2,051.28 and 545.76 is: 818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.32 : 2,051.28 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.32/2,051.28 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.32x = 2,051.28 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.32x = 1,119,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,506.57/1,367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.76

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