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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.58, 2,048.34 and 544.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.58, 2,048.34 and 544.63 is: 816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.58 : 2,048.34 = 544.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.58/2,048.34 = 544.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.58x = 2,048.34 × 544.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.58x = 1,115,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,587.41/1,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.34

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