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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.14, 1,989.88 and 595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.14, 1,989.88 and 595.56 is: 893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.14 : 1,989.88 = 595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.14/1,989.88 = 595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.14x = 1,989.88 × 595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.14x = 1,185,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,091.44/1,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.64

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