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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.31, 2,045.97 and 594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.31, 2,045.97 and 594.39 is: 891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.31 : 2,045.97 = 594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.31/2,045.97 = 594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.31x = 2,045.97 × 594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.31x = 1,216,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,104.11/1,364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.37

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