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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.34, 2,051.52 and 717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.34, 2,051.52 and 717.62 is: 1,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.34 : 2,051.52 = 717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.34/2,051.52 = 717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.34x = 2,051.52 × 717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.34x = 1,472,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,211.78/1,367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.70

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