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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.29, 1,981.22 and 589.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.29, 1,981.22 and 589.78 is: 885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.29 : 1,981.22 = 589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.29/1,981.22 = 589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.29x = 1,981.22 × 589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.29x = 1,168,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,483.93/1,320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.02

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