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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.46, 2,051.40 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.46, 2,051.40 and 442.74 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.46 : 2,051.40 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.46/2,051.40 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.46x = 2,051.40 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.46x = 908,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,236.84/1,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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