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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.32, 2,049.41 and 672.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.32, 2,049.41 and 672.81 is: 1,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.32 : 2,049.41 = 672.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.32/2,049.41 = 672.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.32x = 2,049.41 × 672.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.32x = 1,378,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,860.18/1,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.18

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