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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.50, 2,729.33 and 586.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.50, 2,729.33 and 586.82 is: 880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.50 : 2,729.33 = 586.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.50/2,729.33 = 586.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.50x = 2,729.33 × 586.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.50x = 1,601,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,608.85/1,819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.25

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