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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.96, 2,049.18 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.96, 2,049.18 and 545.08 is: 817.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.96 : 2,049.18 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.96/2,049.18 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.96x = 2,049.18 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.96x = 1,116,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,967.03/1,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.12

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