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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.83, 2,055.17 and 589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.83, 2,055.17 and 589.46 is: 884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.83 : 2,055.17 = 589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.83/2,055.17 = 589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.83x = 2,055.17 × 589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.83x = 1,211,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,427.29/1,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.36

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