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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.08, 2,049.42 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.08, 2,049.42 and 500.40 is: 750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.08 : 2,049.42 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.08/2,049.42 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.08x = 2,049.42 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.08x = 1,025,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,529.77/1,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.71

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