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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.33, 1,984.50 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.33, 1,984.50 and 592.52 is: 889.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.33 : 1,984.50 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.33/1,984.50 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.33x = 1,984.50 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.33x = 1,175,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,846.02/1,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.23

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