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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.88, 2,090.81 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.88, 2,090.81 and 367.88 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.88 : 2,090.81 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.88/2,090.81 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.88x = 2,090.81 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.88x = 769,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,157.65/1,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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