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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369, 2,052.92 and 589.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369, 2,052.92 and 589.36 is: 883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369 : 2,052.92 = 589.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369/2,052.92 = 589.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369x = 2,052.92 × 589.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369x = 1,209,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,908.93/1,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.79

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