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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.79, 2,050.86 and 637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.79, 2,050.86 and 637.53 is: 955.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.79 : 2,050.86 = 637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.79/2,050.86 = 637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.79x = 2,050.86 × 637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.79x = 1,307,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,484.78/1,367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.91

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