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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.68, 1,981.02 and 590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.68, 1,981.02 and 590.06 is: 885.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.68 : 1,981.02 = 590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.68/1,981.02 = 590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.68x = 1,981.02 × 590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.68x = 1,168,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,920.66/1,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.09

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