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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.89, 1,987.34 and 593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.89, 1,987.34 and 593.46 is: 890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.89 : 1,987.34 = 593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.89/1,987.34 = 593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.89x = 1,987.34 × 593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.89x = 1,179,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,403.83/1,324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.19

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