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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.95, 1,979.33 and 588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.95, 1,979.33 and 588.92 is: 883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.95 : 1,979.33 = 588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.95/1,979.33 = 588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.95x = 1,979.33 × 588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.95x = 1,165,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,654.18/1,318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.77

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