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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.89, 2,730.37 and 587.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.89, 2,730.37 and 587.27 is: 881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.89 : 2,730.37 = 587.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.89/2,730.37 = 587.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.89x = 2,730.37 × 587.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.89x = 1,603,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,464.39/1,819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.08

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