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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.56, 2,050.86 and 597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.56, 2,050.86 and 597.64 is: 896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.56 : 2,050.86 = 597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.56/2,050.86 = 597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.56x = 2,050.86 × 597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.56x = 1,225,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,675.97/1,367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.25

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