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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.38, 2,050.41 and 818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.38, 2,050.41 and 818.70 is: 1,228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.38 : 2,050.41 = 818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.38/2,050.41 = 818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.38x = 2,050.41 × 818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.38x = 1,678,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,670.67/1,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.55

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