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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.42, 2,048.52 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.42, 2,048.52 and 488.44 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.42 : 2,048.52 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.42/2,048.52 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.42x = 2,048.52 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.42x = 1,000,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,579.11/1,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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