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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.75, 2,050.14 and 340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.75, 2,050.14 and 340.75 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.75 : 2,050.14 = 340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.75/2,050.14 = 340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.75x = 2,050.14 × 340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.75x = 698,585.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,585.21/1,366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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