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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.39, 2,049.93 and 392.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.39, 2,049.93 and 392.49 is: 588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.39 : 2,049.93 = 392.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.39/2,049.93 = 392.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.39x = 2,049.93 × 392.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.39x = 804,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,577.03/1,366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.83

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