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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.82, 1,986.81 and 593.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.82, 1,986.81 and 593.47 is: 890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.82 : 1,986.81 = 593.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.82/1,986.81 = 593.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.82x = 1,986.81 × 593.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.82x = 1,179,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,112.13/1,323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.69

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