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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.50, 2,050.98 and 393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.50, 2,050.98 and 393.43 is: 590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.50 : 2,050.98 = 393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.50/2,050.98 = 393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.50x = 2,050.98 × 393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.50x = 806,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,917.06/1,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.07

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