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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.62, 2,051.31 and 709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.62, 2,051.31 and 709.47 is: 1,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.62 : 2,051.31 = 709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.62/2,051.31 = 709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.62x = 2,051.31 × 709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.62x = 1,455,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,342.91/1,367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.14

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