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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.96, 2,050.60 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.96, 2,050.60 and 393.14 is: 589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.96 : 2,050.60 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.96/2,050.60 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.96x = 2,050.60 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.96x = 806,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,172.88/1,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.76

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