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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.30, 1,982.76 and 591.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.30, 1,982.76 and 591.49 is: 887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.30 : 1,982.76 = 591.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.30/1,982.76 = 591.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.30x = 1,982.76 × 591.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.30x = 1,172,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,782.71/1,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.60

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