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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.92, 1,987.84 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.92, 1,987.84 and 594.52 is: 891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.92 : 1,987.84 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.92/1,987.84 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.92x = 1,987.84 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.92x = 1,181,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,810.64/1,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.99

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