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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.06, 2,048.76 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.06, 2,048.76 and 662.58 is: 993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.06 : 2,048.76 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.06/2,048.76 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.06x = 2,048.76 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.06x = 1,357,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,467.40/1,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.71

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