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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.68, 1,986.21 and 593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.68, 1,986.21 and 593.25 is: 889.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.68 : 1,986.21 = 593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.68/1,986.21 = 593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.68x = 1,986.21 × 593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.68x = 1,178,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,319.08/1,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.51

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