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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.11, 2,045.79 and 583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.11, 2,045.79 and 583.84 is: 875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.11 : 2,045.79 = 583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.11/2,045.79 = 583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.11x = 2,045.79 × 583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.11x = 1,194,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,416.59/1,364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.60

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