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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.79, 2,050.79 and 636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.79, 2,050.79 and 636.27 is: 954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.79 : 2,050.79 = 636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.79/2,050.79 = 636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.79x = 2,050.79 × 636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.79x = 1,304,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,852.97/1,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.69

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