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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.50, 2,050.05 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.50, 2,050.05 and 442.14 is: 663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.50 : 2,050.05 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.50/2,050.05 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.50x = 2,050.05 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.50x = 906,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,409.11/1,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.31

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