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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.53, 2,051.53 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.53, 2,051.53 and 442.82 is: 664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.53 : 2,051.53 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.53/2,051.53 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.53x = 2,051.53 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.53x = 908,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,451.00/1,367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.30

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