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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.02, 1,993.89 and 589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.02, 1,993.89 and 589.08 is: 883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.02 : 1,993.89 = 589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.02/1,993.89 = 589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.02x = 1,993.89 × 589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.02x = 1,174,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,560.72/1,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.12

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