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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.28, 2,049.92 and 818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.28, 2,049.92 and 818.84 is: 1,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.28 : 2,049.92 = 818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.28/2,049.92 = 818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.28x = 2,049.92 × 818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.28x = 1,678,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,556.49/1,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.56

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