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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.64, 1,983.96 and 593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.64, 1,983.96 and 593.56 is: 889.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.64 : 1,983.96 = 593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.64/1,983.96 = 593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.64x = 1,983.96 × 593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.64x = 1,177,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,599.30/1,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.67

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