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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366, 2,049 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366, 2,049 and 391.96 is: 587.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366 : 2,049 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366/2,049 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366x = 2,049 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366x = 803,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,126.04/1,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.94

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