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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.81, 2,043.74 and 592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.81, 2,043.74 and 592.89 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.81 : 2,043.74 = 592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.81/2,043.74 = 592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.81x = 2,043.74 × 592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.81x = 1,211,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,710.04/1,362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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