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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.02, 1,983.06 and 591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.02, 1,983.06 and 591.46 is: 887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.02 : 1,983.06 = 591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.02/1,983.06 = 591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.02x = 1,983.06 × 591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.02x = 1,172,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,900.67/1,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.20

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