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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.65, 2,048.76 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.65, 2,048.76 and 544.50 is: 816.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.65 : 2,048.76 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.65/2,048.76 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.65x = 2,048.76 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.65x = 1,115,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,549.82/1,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.27

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