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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.86, 2,050.29 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.86, 2,050.29 and 340.86 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.86 : 2,050.29 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.86/2,050.29 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.86x = 2,050.29 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.86x = 698,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,861.85/1,366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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