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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.72, 2,950.57 and 580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.72, 2,950.57 and 580.88 is: 871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.72 : 2,950.57 = 580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.72/2,950.57 = 580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.72x = 2,950.57 × 580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.72x = 1,713,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,933.03/1,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.02

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