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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.17, 2,047.76 and 585.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.17, 2,047.76 and 585.11 is: 877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.17 : 2,047.76 = 585.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.17/2,047.76 = 585.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.17x = 2,047.76 × 585.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.17x = 1,198,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,171.44/1,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.67

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