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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.10, 1,994.83 and 589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.10, 1,994.83 and 589.30 is: 883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.10 : 1,994.83 = 589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.10/1,994.83 = 589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.10x = 1,994.83 × 589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.10x = 1,175,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,552.47/1,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.81

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