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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.01, 2,046.03 and 583.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.01, 2,046.03 and 583.61 is: 875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.01 : 2,046.03 = 583.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.01/2,046.03 = 583.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.01x = 2,046.03 × 583.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.01x = 1,194,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,088.68/1,364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.42

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