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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.89, 2,046.20 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.89, 2,046.20 and 584.01 is: 876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.89 : 2,046.20 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.89/2,046.20 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.89x = 2,046.20 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.89x = 1,194,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,998.34/1,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.17

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