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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.60, 2,051.15 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.60, 2,051.15 and 393.48 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.60 : 2,051.15 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.60/2,051.15 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.60x = 2,051.15 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.60x = 807,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,084.53/1,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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