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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.66, 2,051.62 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.66, 2,051.62 and 393.90 is: 590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.66 : 2,051.62 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.66/2,051.62 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.66x = 2,051.62 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.66x = 808,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,133.12/1,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.89

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