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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.50, 2,043.63 and 583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.50, 2,043.63 and 583.26 is: 874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.50 : 2,043.63 = 583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.50/2,043.63 = 583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.50x = 2,043.63 × 583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.50x = 1,191,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,967.63/1,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.20

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