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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.61, 2,050.21 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.61, 2,050.21 and 442.26 is: 663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.61 : 2,050.21 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.61/2,050.21 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.61x = 2,050.21 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.61x = 906,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,727.26/1,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.49

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