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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.89, 2,050.32 and 340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.89, 2,050.32 and 340.89 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.89 : 2,050.32 = 340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.89/2,050.32 = 340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.89x = 2,050.32 × 340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.89x = 698,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,933.58/1,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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