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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.54, 2,046.27 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.54, 2,046.27 and 594.50 is: 891.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.54 : 2,046.27 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.54/2,046.27 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.54x = 2,046.27 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.54x = 1,216,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,507.52/1,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.51

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