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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.83, 2,050.38 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.83, 2,050.38 and 442.35 is: 663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.83 : 2,050.38 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.83/2,050.38 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.83x = 2,050.38 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.83x = 906,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,985.59/1,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.57

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