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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.51, 2,049.78 and 635.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.51, 2,049.78 and 635.89 is: 953.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.51 : 2,049.78 = 635.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.51/2,049.78 = 635.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.51x = 2,049.78 × 635.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.51x = 1,303,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,434.60/1,366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.84

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