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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.80, 2,049.72 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.80, 2,049.72 and 545.36 is: 817.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.80 : 2,049.72 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.80/2,049.72 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.80x = 2,049.72 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.80x = 1,117,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,835.30/1,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.85

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