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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.52, 2,049.71 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.52, 2,049.71 and 392.58 is: 588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.52 : 2,049.71 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.52/2,049.71 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.52x = 2,049.71 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.52x = 804,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,673.19/1,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.85

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