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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.72, 2,045.62 and 583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.72, 2,045.62 and 583.76 is: 875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.72 : 2,045.62 = 583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.72/2,045.62 = 583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.72x = 2,045.62 × 583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.72x = 1,194,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,151.13/1,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.66

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