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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.89, 2,050.13 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.89, 2,050.13 and 501 is: 751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.89 : 2,050.13 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.89/2,050.13 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.89x = 2,050.13 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.89x = 1,027,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,112.63/1,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.42

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