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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.89, 2,050.74 and 636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.89, 2,050.74 and 636.90 is: 955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.89 : 2,050.74 = 636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.89/2,050.74 = 636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.89x = 2,050.74 × 636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.89x = 1,306,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,116.31/1,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.54

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