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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.82, 2,051.93 and 718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.82, 2,051.93 and 718.60 is: 1,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.82 : 2,051.93 = 718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.82/2,051.93 = 718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.82x = 2,051.93 × 718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.82x = 1,474,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,516.90/1,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.01

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