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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.74, 2,050.83 and 880.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.74, 2,050.83 and 880.74 is: 1,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.74 : 2,050.83 = 880.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.74/2,050.83 = 880.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.74x = 2,050.83 × 880.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.74x = 1,806,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,248.01/1,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.57

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