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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.93, 1,992 and 597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.93, 1,992 and 597.58 is: 896.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.93 : 1,992 = 597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.93/1,992 = 597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.93x = 1,992 × 597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.93x = 1,190,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,379.36/1,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.42

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