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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.51, 2,051.24 and 586.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.51, 2,051.24 and 586.85 is: 880.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.51 : 2,051.24 = 586.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.51/2,051.24 = 586.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.51x = 2,051.24 × 586.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.51x = 1,203,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,757.00/1,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.26

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