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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.59, 2,048.49 and 750.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.59, 2,048.49 and 750.09 is: 1,124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.59 : 2,048.49 = 750.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.59/2,048.49 = 750.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.59x = 2,048.49 × 750.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.59x = 1,536,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,551.86/1,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.37

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