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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.72, 2,048.80 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.72, 2,048.80 and 636.08 is: 953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.72 : 2,048.80 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.72/2,048.80 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.72x = 2,048.80 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.72x = 1,303,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,200.70/1,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.52

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