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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.80, 2,050.24 and 392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.80, 2,050.24 and 392.96 is: 589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.80 : 2,050.24 = 392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.80/2,050.24 = 392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.80x = 2,050.24 × 392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.80x = 805,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,662.31/1,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.45

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