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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.16, 2,050.68 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.16, 2,050.68 and 588.80 is: 882.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.16 : 2,050.68 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.16/2,050.68 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.16x = 2,050.68 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.16x = 1,207,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,440.38/1,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.53

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