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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.72, 2,045.04 and 819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.72, 2,045.04 and 819.28 is: 1,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.72 : 2,045.04 = 819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.72/2,045.04 = 819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.72x = 2,045.04 × 819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.72x = 1,675,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,460.37/1,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.90

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