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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.02, 1,978.84 and 589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.02, 1,978.84 and 589.33 is: 883.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.02 : 1,978.84 = 589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.02/1,978.84 = 589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.02x = 1,978.84 × 589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.02x = 1,166,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,189.78/1,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.46

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