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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.92, 2,050.05 and 392.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.92, 2,050.05 and 392.82 is: 589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.92 : 2,050.05 = 392.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.92/2,050.05 = 392.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.92x = 2,050.05 × 392.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.92x = 805,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,300.64/1,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.14

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