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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.24, 1,978.79 and 588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.24, 1,978.79 and 588.62 is: 882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.24 : 1,978.79 = 588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.24/1,978.79 = 588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.24x = 1,978.79 × 588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.24x = 1,164,757.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,757.37/1,319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.90

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