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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.03, 2,049.38 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.03, 2,049.38 and 392.21 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.03 : 2,049.38 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.03/2,049.38 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.03x = 2,049.38 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.03x = 803,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,775.12/1,366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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