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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366, 2,049.06 and 821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366, 2,049.06 and 821.68 is: 1,232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366 : 2,049.06 = 821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366/2,049.06 = 821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366x = 2,049.06 × 821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366x = 1,683,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,671.62/1,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.56

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