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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.52, 2,049.82 and 392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.52, 2,049.82 and 392.70 is: 589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.52 : 2,049.82 = 392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.52/2,049.82 = 392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.52x = 2,049.82 × 392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.52x = 804,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,964.31/1,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.06

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