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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.55, 2,109.83 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.55, 2,109.83 and 366.55 is: 549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.55 : 2,109.83 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.55/2,109.83 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.55x = 2,109.83 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.55x = 773,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,357.27/1,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.83

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