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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.22, 1,985.04 and 592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.22, 1,985.04 and 592.84 is: 889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.22 : 1,985.04 = 592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.22/1,985.04 = 592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.22x = 1,985.04 × 592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.22x = 1,176,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,811.11/1,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.35

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