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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.73, 2,051.99 and 709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.73, 2,051.99 and 709.08 is: 1,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.73 : 2,051.99 = 709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.73/2,051.99 = 709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.73x = 2,051.99 × 709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.73x = 1,455,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,025.07/1,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.60

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