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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.44, 1,987.68 and 593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.44, 1,987.68 and 593.68 is: 890.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.44 : 1,987.68 = 593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.44/1,987.68 = 593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.44x = 1,987.68 × 593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.44x = 1,180,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,045.86/1,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.31

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