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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.14, 2,049.66 and 716.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.14, 2,049.66 and 716.73 is: 1,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.14 : 2,049.66 = 716.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.14/2,049.66 = 716.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.14x = 2,049.66 × 716.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.14x = 1,469,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,052.81/1,366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.33

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