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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.62, 2,049.81 and 708.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.62, 2,049.81 and 708.47 is: 1,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.62 : 2,049.81 = 708.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.62/2,049.81 = 708.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.62x = 2,049.81 × 708.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.62x = 1,452,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,218.64/1,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.64

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