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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.85, 2,050.26 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.85, 2,050.26 and 392.91 is: 589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.85 : 2,050.26 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.85/2,050.26 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.85x = 2,050.26 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.85x = 805,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,567.66/1,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.36

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