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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.63, 1,979.84 and 589.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.63, 1,979.84 and 589.61 is: 884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.63 : 1,979.84 = 589.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.63/1,979.84 = 589.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.63x = 1,979.84 × 589.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.63x = 1,167,339.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,339.89/1,319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.60

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