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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.70, 2,051.88 and 752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.70, 2,051.88 and 752.04 is: 1,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.70 : 2,051.88 = 752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.70/2,051.88 = 752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.70x = 2,051.88 × 752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.70x = 1,543,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,095.84/1,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.24

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