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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.67, 2,049.12 and 587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.67, 2,049.12 and 587.18 is: 880.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.67 : 2,049.12 = 587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.67/2,049.12 = 587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.67x = 2,049.12 × 587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.67x = 1,203,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,192.04/1,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.39

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