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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.99, 2,853.40 and 585.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.99, 2,853.40 and 585.86 is: 878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.99 : 2,853.40 = 585.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.99/2,853.40 = 585.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.99x = 2,853.40 × 585.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.99x = 1,671,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,677.19/1,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.91

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