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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.83, 2,050.76 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.83, 2,050.76 and 717.12 is: 1,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.83 : 2,050.76 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.83/2,050.76 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.83x = 2,050.76 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.83x = 1,470,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,642.80/1,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.95

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