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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.20, 2,049.29 and 585.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.20, 2,049.29 and 585.54 is: 878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.20 : 2,049.29 = 585.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.20/2,049.29 = 585.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.20x = 2,049.29 × 585.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.20x = 1,199,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,938.34/1,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.30

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