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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.54, 2,049.88 and 392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.54, 2,049.88 and 392.79 is: 589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.54 : 2,049.88 = 392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.54/2,049.88 = 392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.54x = 2,049.88 × 392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.54x = 805,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,172.37/1,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.21

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