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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.31, 1,983.25 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.31, 1,983.25 and 591.76 is: 887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.31 : 1,983.25 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.31/1,983.25 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.31x = 1,983.25 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.31x = 1,173,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,608.02/1,322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.54

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