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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.03, 1,992.75 and 597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.03, 1,992.75 and 597.89 is: 896.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.03 : 1,992.75 = 597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.03/1,992.75 = 597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.03x = 1,992.75 × 597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.03x = 1,191,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,435.33/1,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.47

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