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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.16, 1,988.40 and 595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.16, 1,988.40 and 595 is: 892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.16 : 1,988.40 = 595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.16/1,988.40 = 595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.16x = 1,988.40 × 595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.16x = 1,183,098
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,098/1,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.80

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