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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.28, 1,986.24 and 593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.28, 1,986.24 and 593.66 is: 890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.28 : 1,986.24 = 593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.28/1,986.24 = 593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.28x = 1,986.24 × 593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.28x = 1,179,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,151.24/1,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.41

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