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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.55, 2,051.37 and 905.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.55, 2,051.37 and 905.27 is: 1,357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.55 : 2,051.37 = 905.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.55/2,051.37 = 905.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.55x = 2,051.37 × 905.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.55x = 1,857,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,033.46/1,367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.93

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