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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.86, 2,046.42 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.86, 2,046.42 and 583.74 is: 875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.86 : 2,046.42 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.86/2,046.42 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.86x = 2,046.42 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.86x = 1,194,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,577.21/1,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.88

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