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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.68, 2,049.22 and 750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.68, 2,049.22 and 750.22 is: 1,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.68 : 2,049.22 = 750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.68/2,049.22 = 750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.68x = 2,049.22 × 750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.68x = 1,537,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,365.83/1,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.89

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