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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.56, 2,047.16 and 595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.56, 2,047.16 and 595.12 is: 892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.56 : 2,047.16 = 595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.56/2,047.16 = 595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.56x = 2,047.16 × 595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.56x = 1,218,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,305.86/1,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.82

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