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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.34, 2,049.65 and 392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.34, 2,049.65 and 392.59 is: 588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.34 : 2,049.65 = 392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.34/2,049.65 = 392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.34x = 2,049.65 × 392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.34x = 804,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,659.88/1,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.92

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