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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.43, 2,852.60 and 585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.43, 2,852.60 and 585.14 is: 877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.43 : 2,852.60 = 585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.43/2,852.60 = 585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.43x = 2,852.60 × 585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.43x = 1,669,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,153.18/1,901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.84

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