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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.49, 2,049.74 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.49, 2,049.74 and 379.38 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.49 : 2,049.74 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.49/2,049.74 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.49x = 2,049.74 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.49x = 777,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,628.39/1,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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