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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366, 2,048.28 and 811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366, 2,048.28 and 811.24 is: 1,216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366 : 2,048.28 = 811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366/2,048.28 = 811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366x = 2,048.28 × 811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366x = 1,661,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,646.67/1,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.43

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