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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.89, 2,052.14 and 546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.89, 2,052.14 and 546.55 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.89 : 2,052.14 = 546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.89/2,052.14 = 546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.89x = 2,052.14 × 546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.89x = 1,121,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,589.25/1,367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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