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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.67, 1,995.33 and 589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.67, 1,995.33 and 589.88 is: 884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.67 : 1,995.33 = 589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.67/1,995.33 = 589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.67x = 1,995.33 × 589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.67x = 1,177,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,005.26/1,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.52

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