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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.70, 2,049.57 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.70, 2,049.57 and 442.01 is: 662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.70 : 2,049.57 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.70/2,049.57 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.70x = 2,049.57 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.70x = 905,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,935.56/1,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.87

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