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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.76, 2,044.02 and 593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.76, 2,044.02 and 593.24 is: 889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.76 : 2,044.02 = 593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.76/2,044.02 = 593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.76x = 2,044.02 × 593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.76x = 1,212,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,594.42/1,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.81

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