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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.38, 2,051.44 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.38, 2,051.44 and 393.58 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.38 : 2,051.44 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.38/2,051.44 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.38x = 2,051.44 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.38x = 807,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,405.76/1,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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