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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.26, 1,990.16 and 595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.26, 1,990.16 and 595.74 is: 893.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.26 : 1,990.16 = 595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.26/1,990.16 = 595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.26x = 1,990.16 × 595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.26x = 1,185,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,614.94/1,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.96

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