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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.59, 2,043.94 and 583.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.59, 2,043.94 and 583.95 is: 875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.59 : 2,043.94 = 583.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.59/2,043.94 = 583.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.59x = 2,043.94 × 583.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.59x = 1,193,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,558.76/1,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.31

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