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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.72, 2,051.85 and 393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.72, 2,051.85 and 393.89 is: 590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.72 : 2,051.85 = 393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.72/2,051.85 = 393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.72x = 2,051.85 × 393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.72x = 808,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,203.20/1,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.91

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