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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.77, 1,987.56 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.77, 1,987.56 and 593.88 is: 891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.77 : 1,987.56 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.77/1,987.56 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.77x = 1,987.56 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.77x = 1,180,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,372.13/1,324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.00

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