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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.66, 2,853.98 and 586.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.66, 2,853.98 and 586.41 is: 879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.66 : 2,853.98 = 586.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.66/2,853.98 = 586.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.66x = 2,853.98 × 586.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.66x = 1,673,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,599.48/1,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.61

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