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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.91, 2,050.46 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.91, 2,050.46 and 393.08 is: 589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.91 : 2,050.46 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.91/2,050.46 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.91x = 2,050.46 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.91x = 806,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,000.93/1,366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.65

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