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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.05, 2,046.51 and 1,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.05, 2,046.51 and 1,072.20 is: 1,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.05 : 2,046.51 = 1,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.05/2,046.51 = 1,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.05x = 2,046.51 × 1,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.05x = 2,194,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,268.02/1,366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.29

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