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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.82, 2,052.08 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.82, 2,052.08 and 393.93 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.82 : 2,052.08 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.82/2,052.08 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.82x = 2,052.08 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.82x = 808,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,366.45/1,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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