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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.59, 2,051.58 and 442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.59, 2,051.58 and 442.84 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.59 : 2,051.58 = 442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.59/2,051.58 = 442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.59x = 2,051.58 × 442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.59x = 908,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,509.22/1,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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