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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953, 2,929.50 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953, 2,929.50 and 585 is: 877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953 : 2,929.50 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953/2,929.50 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953x = 2,929.50 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953x = 1,713,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,757.50/1,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.50

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