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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.57, 2,049.53 and 544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.57, 2,049.53 and 544.62 is: 816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.57 : 2,049.53 = 544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.57/2,049.53 = 544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.57x = 2,049.53 × 544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.57x = 1,116,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,216.39/1,366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.80

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