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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.40, 2,045.88 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.40, 2,045.88 and 594 is: 890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.40 : 2,045.88 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.40/2,045.88 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.40x = 2,045.88 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.40x = 1,215,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,252.72/1,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.69

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