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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.26, 2,049.45 and 821.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.26, 2,049.45 and 821.94 is: 1,232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.26 : 2,049.45 = 821.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.26/2,049.45 = 821.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.26x = 2,049.45 × 821.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.26x = 1,684,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,524.93/1,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.95

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