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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.88, 2,065.58 and 596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.88, 2,065.58 and 596.74 is: 895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.88 : 2,065.58 = 596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.88/2,065.58 = 596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.88x = 2,065.58 × 596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.88x = 1,232,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,603.23/1,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.21

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