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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.59, 2,051.73 and 393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.59, 2,051.73 and 393.67 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.59 : 2,051.73 = 393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.59/2,051.73 = 393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.59x = 2,051.73 × 393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.59x = 807,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,704.55/1,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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