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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.07, 2,049.30 and 716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.07, 2,049.30 and 716.85 is: 1,075.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.07 : 2,049.30 = 716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.07/2,049.30 = 716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.07x = 2,049.30 × 716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.07x = 1,469,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,040.71/1,366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.38

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