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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.60, 2,045.19 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.60, 2,045.19 and 583.68 is: 874.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.60 : 2,045.19 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.60/2,045.19 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.60x = 2,045.19 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.60x = 1,193,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,738.69/1,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.79

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