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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322, 1,981.56 and 590.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322, 1,981.56 and 590.54 is: 885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322 : 1,981.56 = 590.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322/1,981.56 = 590.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322x = 1,981.56 × 590.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322x = 1,170,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,190.44/1,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.17

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