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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.08, 1,991.16 and 596.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.08, 1,991.16 and 596.46 is: 894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.08 : 1,991.16 = 596.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.08/1,991.16 = 596.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.08x = 1,991.16 × 596.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.08x = 1,187,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,647.29/1,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.93

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