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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.97, 1,994.70 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.97, 1,994.70 and 590.33 is: 884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.97 : 1,994.70 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.97/1,994.70 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.97x = 1,994.70 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.97x = 1,177,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,521.28/1,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.71

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