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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.92, 1,990.32 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.92, 1,990.32 and 596.64 is: 894.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.92 : 1,990.32 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.92/1,990.32 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.92x = 1,990.32 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.92x = 1,187,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,504.52/1,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.26

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