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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.14, 2,043.18 and 583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.14, 2,043.18 and 583.80 is: 875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.14 : 2,043.18 = 583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.14/2,043.18 = 583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.14x = 2,043.18 × 583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.14x = 1,192,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,808.48/1,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.04

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