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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.84, 2,044.48 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.84, 2,044.48 and 593.92 is: 890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.84 : 2,044.48 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.84/2,044.48 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.84x = 2,044.48 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.84x = 1,214,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,257.56/1,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.32

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