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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.50, 2,049.93 and 597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.50, 2,049.93 and 597.18 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.50 : 2,049.93 = 597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.50/2,049.93 = 597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.50x = 2,049.93 × 597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.50x = 1,224,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,177.20/1,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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