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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.82, 2,050.26 and 442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.82, 2,050.26 and 442.47 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.82 : 2,050.26 = 442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.82/2,050.26 = 442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.82x = 2,050.26 × 442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.82x = 907,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,178.54/1,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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