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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.58, 2,858.29 and 589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.58, 2,858.29 and 589.28 is: 883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.58 : 2,858.29 = 589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.58/2,858.29 = 589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.58x = 2,858.29 × 589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.58x = 1,684,317.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,317.37/1,905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.89

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