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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.46, 2,049.56 and 544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.46, 2,049.56 and 544.51 is: 816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.46 : 2,049.56 = 544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.46/2,049.56 = 544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.46x = 2,049.56 × 544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.46x = 1,115,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,992.95/1,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.71

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