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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.28, 1,983.24 and 591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.28, 1,983.24 and 591.66 is: 887.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.28 : 1,983.24 = 591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.28/1,983.24 = 591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.28x = 1,983.24 × 591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.28x = 1,173,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,403.78/1,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.41

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