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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.26, 1,987.13 and 594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.26, 1,987.13 and 594.14 is: 890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.26 : 1,987.13 = 594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.26/1,987.13 = 594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.26x = 1,987.13 × 594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.26x = 1,180,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,624.97/1,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.86

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