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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.31, 2,048.97 and 596.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.31, 2,048.97 and 596.39 is: 894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.31 : 2,048.97 = 596.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.31/2,048.97 = 596.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.31x = 2,048.97 × 596.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.31x = 1,221,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,985.22/1,366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.37

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