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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.74, 2,050.18 and 392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.74, 2,050.18 and 392.81 is: 589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.74 : 2,050.18 = 392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.74/2,050.18 = 392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.74x = 2,050.18 × 392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.74x = 805,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,331.21/1,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.24

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