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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.90, 2,830.40 and 588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.90, 2,830.40 and 588.40 is: 882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.90 : 2,830.40 = 588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.90/2,830.40 = 588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.90x = 2,830.40 × 588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.90x = 1,665,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,407.36/1,886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.62

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