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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.67, 2,050.74 and 751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.67, 2,050.74 and 751.23 is: 1,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.67 : 2,050.74 = 751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.67/2,050.74 = 751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.67x = 2,050.74 × 751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.67x = 1,540,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,577.41/1,367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.42

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