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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.74, 2,000.06 and 592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.74, 2,000.06 and 592.55 is: 889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.74 : 2,000.06 = 592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.74/2,000.06 = 592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.74x = 2,000.06 × 592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.74x = 1,185,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,122.59/1,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.24

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