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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.27, 1,985.31 and 592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.27, 1,985.31 and 592.38 is: 888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.27 : 1,985.31 = 592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.27/1,985.31 = 592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.27x = 1,985.31 × 592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.27x = 1,176,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,057.94/1,323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.75

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