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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.58, 2,049.54 and 635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.58, 2,049.54 and 635.78 is: 953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.58 : 2,049.54 = 635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.58/2,049.54 = 635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.58x = 2,049.54 × 635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.58x = 1,303,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,056.54/1,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.52

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