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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.74, 2,051.58 and 820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.74, 2,051.58 and 820.08 is: 1,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.74 : 2,051.58 = 820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.74/2,051.58 = 820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.74x = 2,051.58 × 820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.74x = 1,682,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,459.73/1,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.10

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