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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.90, 2,045.32 and 583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.90, 2,045.32 and 583.41 is: 874.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.90 : 2,045.32 = 583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.90/2,045.32 = 583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.90x = 2,045.32 × 583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.90x = 1,193,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,260.14/1,363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.89

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