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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.53, 2,049.80 and 544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.53, 2,049.80 and 544.87 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.53 : 2,049.80 = 544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.53/2,049.80 = 544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.53x = 2,049.80 × 544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.53x = 1,116,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,875.60/1,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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