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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.53, 2,050.26 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.53, 2,050.26 and 545.32 is: 818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.53 : 2,050.26 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.53/2,050.26 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.53x = 2,050.26 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.53x = 1,118,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,047.78/1,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.17

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