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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.47, 2,048.41 and 585.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.47, 2,048.41 and 585.46 is: 878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.47 : 2,048.41 = 585.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.47/2,048.41 = 585.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.47x = 2,048.41 × 585.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.47x = 1,199,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,251.88/1,365.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.27

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