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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.94, 2,050.44 and 501.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.94, 2,050.44 and 501.25 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.94 : 2,050.44 = 501.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.94/2,050.44 = 501.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.94x = 2,050.44 × 501.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.94x = 1,027,783.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,783.05/1,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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