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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.70, 1,980.98 and 589.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.70, 1,980.98 and 589.67 is: 883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.70 : 1,980.98 = 589.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.70/1,980.98 = 589.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.70x = 1,980.98 × 589.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.70x = 1,168,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,111.62/1,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.80

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