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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.68, 2,954.79 and 583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.68, 2,954.79 and 583.13 is: 874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.68 : 2,954.79 = 583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.68/2,954.79 = 583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.68x = 2,954.79 × 583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.68x = 1,723,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,026.69/1,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.77

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