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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.22, 2,047.89 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.22, 2,047.89 and 585.32 is: 878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.22 : 2,047.89 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.22/2,047.89 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.22x = 2,047.89 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.22x = 1,198,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,670.97/1,365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.01

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