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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.84, 2,052.07 and 393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.84, 2,052.07 and 393.91 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.84 : 2,052.07 = 393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.84/2,052.07 = 393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.84x = 2,052.07 × 393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.84x = 808,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,324.78/1,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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