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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.68, 2,048.76 and 717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.68, 2,048.76 and 717.84 is: 1,076.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.68 : 2,048.76 = 717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.68/2,048.76 = 717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.68x = 2,048.76 × 717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.68x = 1,470,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,681.88/1,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.10

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