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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.26, 2,050.14 and 587.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.26, 2,050.14 and 587.02 is: 880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.26 : 2,050.14 = 587.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.26/2,050.14 = 587.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.26x = 2,050.14 × 587.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.26x = 1,203,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,473.18/1,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.21

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