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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.12, 1,992.60 and 598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.12, 1,992.60 and 598.32 is: 896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.12 : 1,992.60 = 598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.12/1,992.60 = 598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.12x = 1,992.60 × 598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.12x = 1,192,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,212.43/1,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.99

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