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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.68, 1,985.52 and 593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.68, 1,985.52 and 593.06 is: 889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.68 : 1,985.52 = 593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.68/1,985.52 = 593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.68x = 1,985.52 × 593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.68x = 1,177,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,532.49/1,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.59

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