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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.68, 1,981.90 and 591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.68, 1,981.90 and 591.26 is: 886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.68 : 1,981.90 = 591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.68/1,981.90 = 591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.68x = 1,981.90 × 591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.68x = 1,171,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,818.19/1,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.61

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