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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.97, 2,734.86 and 590.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.97, 2,734.86 and 590.42 is: 885.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.97 : 2,734.86 = 590.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.97/2,734.86 = 590.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.97x = 2,734.86 × 590.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.97x = 1,614,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,716.04/1,822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.76

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