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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.38, 2,053.71 and 589.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.38, 2,053.71 and 589.35 is: 883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.38 : 2,053.71 = 589.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.38/2,053.71 = 589.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.38x = 2,053.71 × 589.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.38x = 1,210,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,353.99/1,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.87

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