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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.45, 2,044.92 and 584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.45, 2,044.92 and 584.24 is: 875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.45 : 2,044.92 = 584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.45/2,044.92 = 584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.45x = 2,044.92 × 584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.45x = 1,194,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,720.14/1,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.61

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