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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.66, 2,051.50 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.66, 2,051.50 and 545.72 is: 818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.66 : 2,051.50 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.66/2,051.50 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.66x = 2,051.50 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.66x = 1,119,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,544.58/1,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.58

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