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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.03, 1,979.58 and 589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.03, 1,979.58 and 589.20 is: 883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.03 : 1,979.58 = 589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.03/1,979.58 = 589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.03x = 1,979.58 × 589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.03x = 1,166,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,368.54/1,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.60

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