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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.70, 2,030.23 and 583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.70, 2,030.23 and 583.78 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.70 : 2,030.23 = 583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.70/2,030.23 = 583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.70x = 2,030.23 × 583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.70x = 1,185,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,207.67/1,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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