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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.71, 1,990.61 and 596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.71, 1,990.61 and 596.90 is: 895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.71 : 1,990.61 = 596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.71/1,990.61 = 596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.71x = 1,990.61 × 596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.71x = 1,188,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,195.11/1,326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.60

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