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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.44, 2,049.39 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.44, 2,049.39 and 392.28 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.44 : 2,049.39 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.44/2,049.39 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.44x = 2,049.39 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.44x = 803,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,934.71/1,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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