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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.61, 1,980.38 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.61, 1,980.38 and 590.01 is: 885.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.61 : 1,980.38 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.61/1,980.38 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.61x = 1,980.38 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.61x = 1,168,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,441.05/1,319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.44

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