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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.58, 2,050.87 and 442.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.58, 2,050.87 and 442.90 is: 664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.58 : 2,050.87 = 442.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.58/2,050.87 = 442.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.58x = 2,050.87 × 442.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.58x = 908,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,330.32/1,367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.19

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