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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.96, 2,050.58 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.96, 2,050.58 and 379.77 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.96 : 2,050.58 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.96/2,050.58 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.96x = 2,050.58 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.96x = 778,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,749.72/1,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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