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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.99, 2,050.47 and 393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.99, 2,050.47 and 393.10 is: 589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.99 : 2,050.47 = 393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.99/2,050.47 = 393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.99x = 2,050.47 × 393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.99x = 806,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,039.76/1,366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.65

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