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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.16, 1,986.53 and 593.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.16, 1,986.53 and 593.79 is: 890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.16 : 1,986.53 = 593.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.16/1,986.53 = 593.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.16x = 1,986.53 × 593.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.16x = 1,179,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,585.20/1,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.82

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