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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.15, 2,049.33 and 488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.15, 2,049.33 and 488.84 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.15 : 2,049.33 = 488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.15/2,049.33 = 488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.15x = 2,049.33 × 488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.15x = 1,001,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,794.48/1,366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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