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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.86, 2,044.26 and 583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.86, 2,044.26 and 583.29 is: 874.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.86 : 2,044.26 = 583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.86/2,044.26 = 583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.86x = 2,044.26 × 583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.86x = 1,192,396.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,396.42/1,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.28

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