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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.08, 1,993.08 and 597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.08, 1,993.08 and 597.76 is: 897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.08 : 1,993.08 = 597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.08/1,993.08 = 597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.08x = 1,993.08 × 597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.08x = 1,191,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,383.50/1,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.07

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