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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.87, 2,858.62 and 589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.87, 2,858.62 and 589.27 is: 883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.87 : 2,858.62 = 589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.87/2,858.62 = 589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.87x = 2,858.62 × 589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.87x = 1,684,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,499.01/1,905.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.85

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