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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.33, 2,051.29 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.33, 2,051.29 and 442.87 is: 664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.33 : 2,051.29 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.33/2,051.29 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.33x = 2,051.29 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.33x = 908,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,451.86/1,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.40

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