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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.73, 2,051.28 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.73, 2,051.28 and 393.62 is: 590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.73 : 2,051.28 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.73/2,051.28 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.73x = 2,051.28 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.73x = 807,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,414.58/1,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.33

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