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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.88, 2,051.88 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.88, 2,051.88 and 394.06 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.88 : 2,051.88 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.88/2,051.88 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.88x = 2,051.88 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.88x = 808,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,553.57/1,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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