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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.83, 2,853.08 and 585.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.83, 2,853.08 and 585.57 is: 878.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.83 : 2,853.08 = 585.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.83/2,853.08 = 585.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.83x = 2,853.08 × 585.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.83x = 1,670,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,677.32/1,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.46

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