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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.40, 2,051.09 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.40, 2,051.09 and 393.27 is: 589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.40 : 2,051.09 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.40/2,051.09 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.40x = 2,051.09 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.40x = 806,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,632.16/1,367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.90

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