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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.71, 2,047.23 and 671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.71, 2,047.23 and 671.28 is: 1,005.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.71 : 2,047.23 = 671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.71/2,047.23 = 671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.71x = 2,047.23 × 671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.71x = 1,374,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,264.55/1,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.53

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