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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.89, 2,048.19 and 819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.89, 2,048.19 and 819.32 is: 1,226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.89 : 2,048.19 = 819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.89/2,048.19 = 819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.89x = 2,048.19 × 819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.89x = 1,678,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,109.72/1,367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.79

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