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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.83, 2,857.58 and 588.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.83, 2,857.58 and 588.57 is: 882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.83 : 2,857.58 = 588.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.83/2,857.58 = 588.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.83x = 2,857.58 × 588.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.83x = 1,681,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,874.41/1,904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.95

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