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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.46, 2,050.92 and 718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.46, 2,050.92 and 718.38 is: 1,077.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.46 : 2,050.92 = 718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.46/2,050.92 = 718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.46x = 2,050.92 × 718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.46x = 1,473,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,339.91/1,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.43

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