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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.23, 2,051.87 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.23, 2,051.87 and 546.28 is: 819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.23 : 2,051.87 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.23/2,051.87 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.23x = 2,051.87 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.23x = 1,120,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,887.68/1,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.23

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