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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.97, 2,734.59 and 590.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.97, 2,734.59 and 590.65 is: 885.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.97 : 2,734.59 = 590.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.97/2,734.59 = 590.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.97x = 2,734.59 × 590.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.97x = 1,615,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,185.58/1,823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.53

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