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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.93, 2,048.22 and 585.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.93, 2,048.22 and 585.81 is: 878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.93 : 2,048.22 = 585.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.93/2,048.22 = 585.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.93x = 2,048.22 × 585.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.93x = 1,199,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,867.76/1,365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.43

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