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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.68, 2,046.32 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.68, 2,046.32 and 594.08 is: 891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.68 : 2,046.32 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.68/2,046.32 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.68x = 2,046.32 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.68x = 1,215,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,677.79/1,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.47

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