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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.56, 2,729.34 and 586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.56, 2,729.34 and 586.92 is: 880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.56 : 2,729.34 = 586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.56/2,729.34 = 586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.56x = 2,729.34 × 586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.56x = 1,601,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,904.23/1,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.38

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