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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.05, 2,046.85 and 595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.05, 2,046.85 and 595.13 is: 892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.05 : 2,046.85 = 595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.05/2,046.85 = 595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.05x = 2,046.85 × 595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.05x = 1,218,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,130.12/1,365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.37

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