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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.54, 2,045.31 and 593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.54, 2,045.31 and 593.14 is: 889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.54 : 2,045.31 = 593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.54/2,045.31 = 593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.54x = 2,045.31 × 593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.54x = 1,213,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,155.17/1,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.71

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