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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.13, 2,049.20 and 596.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.13, 2,049.20 and 596.63 is: 894.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.13 : 2,049.20 = 596.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.13/2,049.20 = 596.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.13x = 2,049.20 × 596.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.13x = 1,222,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,600.97/1,366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.94

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