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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.52, 2,048.88 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.52, 2,048.88 and 501.28 is: 751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.52 : 2,048.88 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.52/2,048.88 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.52x = 2,048.88 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.52x = 1,027,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,062.57/1,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.04

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