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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.81, 2,048.49 and 585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.81, 2,048.49 and 585.90 is: 878.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.81 : 2,048.49 = 585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.81/2,048.49 = 585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.81x = 2,048.49 × 585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.81x = 1,200,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,210.29/1,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.11

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