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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.95, 2,052.52 and 718.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.95, 2,052.52 and 718.53 is: 1,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.95 : 2,052.52 = 718.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.95/2,052.52 = 718.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.95x = 2,052.52 × 718.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.95x = 1,474,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,797.20/1,367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.11

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