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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.72, 2,051.88 and 393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.72, 2,051.88 and 393.74 is: 590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.72 : 2,051.88 = 393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.72/2,051.88 = 393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.72x = 2,051.88 × 393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.72x = 807,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,915.02/1,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.70

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