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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.94, 1,989.93 and 595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.94, 1,989.93 and 595.18 is: 892.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.94 : 1,989.93 = 595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.94/1,989.93 = 595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.94x = 1,989.93 × 595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.94x = 1,184,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,366.54/1,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.55

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