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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.85, 2,049.51 and 672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.85, 2,049.51 and 672.02 is: 1,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.85 : 2,049.51 = 672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.85/2,049.51 = 672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.85x = 2,049.51 × 672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.85x = 1,377,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,311.71/1,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.65

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