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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.64, 2,050.68 and 545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.64, 2,050.68 and 545.48 is: 818.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.64 : 2,050.68 = 545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.64/2,050.68 = 545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.64x = 2,050.68 × 545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.64x = 1,118,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,604.93/1,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.51

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