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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.56, 1,979.13 and 589.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.56, 1,979.13 and 589.01 is: 883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.56 : 1,979.13 = 589.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.56/1,979.13 = 589.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.56x = 1,979.13 × 589.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.56x = 1,165,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,719.67/1,319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.42

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