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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.63, 2,033.46 and 586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.63, 2,033.46 and 586.13 is: 879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.63 : 2,033.46 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.63/2,033.46 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.63x = 2,033.46 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.63x = 1,191,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,861.74/1,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.20

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