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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.88, 2,051.55 and 976.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.88, 2,051.55 and 976.87 is: 1,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.88 : 2,051.55 = 976.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.88/2,051.55 = 976.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.88x = 2,051.55 × 976.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.88x = 2,004,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,092.52/1,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.18

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