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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.41, 1,991.10 and 596.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.41, 1,991.10 and 596.79 is: 895.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.41 : 1,991.10 = 596.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.41/1,991.10 = 596.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.41x = 1,991.10 × 596.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.41x = 1,188,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,268.57/1,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.18

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