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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.80, 2,053.49 and 813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.80, 2,053.49 and 813.52 is: 1,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.80 : 2,053.49 = 813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.80/2,053.49 = 813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.80x = 2,053.49 × 813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.80x = 1,670,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,555.18/1,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.34

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