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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.46, 2,048.07 and 585.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.46, 2,048.07 and 585.22 is: 877.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.46 : 2,048.07 = 585.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.46/2,048.07 = 585.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.46x = 2,048.07 × 585.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.46x = 1,198,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,571.53/1,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.78

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