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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.97, 2,051.93 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.97, 2,051.93 and 394.16 is: 591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.97 : 2,051.93 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.97/2,051.93 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.97x = 2,051.93 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.97x = 808,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,776.50/1,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.22

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