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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.92, 1,981.49 and 590.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.92, 1,981.49 and 590.57 is: 885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.92 : 1,981.49 = 590.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.92/1,981.49 = 590.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.92x = 1,981.49 × 590.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.92x = 1,170,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,203.12/1,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.90

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