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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.81, 2,047.03 and 817.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.81, 2,047.03 and 817.76 is: 1,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.81 : 2,047.03 = 817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.81/2,047.03 = 817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.81x = 2,047.03 × 817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.81x = 1,673,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,979.25/1,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.73

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