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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.81, 2,020.99 and 566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.81, 2,020.99 and 566.75 is: 850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.81 : 2,020.99 = 566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.81/2,020.99 = 566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.81x = 2,020.99 × 566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.81x = 1,145,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,396.08/1,346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.45

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