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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.34, 2,049.27 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.34, 2,049.27 and 488.64 is: 732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.34 : 2,049.27 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.34/2,049.27 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.34x = 2,049.27 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.34x = 1,001,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,361.15/1,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.88

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