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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.50, 2,051.25 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.50, 2,051.25 and 455.50 is: 683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.50 : 2,051.25 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.50/2,051.25 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.50x = 2,051.25 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.50x = 934,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,344.38/1,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.25

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