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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.17, 2,851.91 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.17, 2,851.91 and 585.02 is: 877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.17 : 2,851.91 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.17/2,851.91 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.17x = 2,851.91 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.17x = 1,668,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,430.79/1,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.58

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