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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.76, 1,986.15 and 592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.76, 1,986.15 and 592.82 is: 889.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.76 : 1,986.15 = 592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.76/1,986.15 = 592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.76x = 1,986.15 × 592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.76x = 1,177,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,429.18/1,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.46

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