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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.16, 2,049.12 and 585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.16, 2,049.12 and 585.80 is: 878.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.16 : 2,049.12 = 585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.16/2,049.12 = 585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.16x = 2,049.12 × 585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.16x = 1,200,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,374.50/1,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.65

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