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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.66, 2,046.06 and 816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.66, 2,046.06 and 816.48 is: 1,223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.66 : 2,046.06 = 816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.66/2,046.06 = 816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.66x = 2,046.06 × 816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.66x = 1,670,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,567.07/1,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.27

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