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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.88, 2,045.86 and 1,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.88, 2,045.86 and 1,001.58 is: 1,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.88 : 2,045.86 = 1,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.88/2,045.86 = 1,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.88x = 2,045.86 × 1,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.88x = 2,049,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,092.46/1,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.10

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