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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.51, 2,948.27 and 578.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.51, 2,948.27 and 578.90 is: 868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.51 : 2,948.27 = 578.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.51/2,948.27 = 578.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.51x = 2,948.27 × 578.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.51x = 1,706,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,735.87/1,965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.34

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