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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.79, 2,049.07 and 672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.79, 2,049.07 and 672.66 is: 1,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.79 : 2,049.07 = 672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.79/2,049.07 = 672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.79x = 2,049.07 × 672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.79x = 1,378,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,325.74/1,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.18

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