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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.51, 2,051.28 and 636.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.51, 2,051.28 and 636.89 is: 955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.51 : 2,051.28 = 636.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.51/2,051.28 = 636.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.51x = 2,051.28 × 636.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.51x = 1,306,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,439.72/1,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.34

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