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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.78, 2,049.72 and 751.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.78, 2,049.72 and 751.18 is: 1,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.78 : 2,049.72 = 751.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.78/2,049.72 = 751.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.78x = 2,049.72 × 751.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.78x = 1,539,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,708.67/1,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.52

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