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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.43, 1,988.69 and 595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.43, 1,988.69 and 595.55 is: 893.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.43 : 1,988.69 = 595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.43/1,988.69 = 595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.43x = 1,988.69 × 595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.43x = 1,184,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,366.32/1,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.57

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