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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.78, 2,049.75 and 717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.78, 2,049.75 and 717.16 is: 1,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.78 : 2,049.75 = 717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.78/2,049.75 = 717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.78x = 2,049.75 × 717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.78x = 1,469,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,998.71/1,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.52

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