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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.51, 1,988.21 and 594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.51, 1,988.21 and 594.55 is: 891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.51 : 1,988.21 = 594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.51/1,988.21 = 594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.51x = 1,988.21 × 594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.51x = 1,182,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,094.23/1,326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.13

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