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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.66, 2,044.57 and 582.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.66, 2,044.57 and 582.83 is: 874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.66 : 2,044.57 = 582.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.66/2,044.57 = 582.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.66x = 2,044.57 × 582.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.66x = 1,191,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,636.73/1,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.49

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