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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.08, 2,051.64 and 880.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.08, 2,051.64 and 880.08 is: 1,321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.08 : 2,051.64 = 880.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.08/2,051.64 = 880.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.08x = 2,051.64 × 880.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.08x = 1,805,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,607.33/1,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.74

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