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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.67, 1,992.31 and 597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.67, 1,992.31 and 597.62 is: 896.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.67 : 1,992.31 = 597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.67/1,992.31 = 597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.67x = 1,992.31 × 597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.67x = 1,190,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,644.30/1,328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.12

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