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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.33, 2,955.99 and 583.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.33, 2,955.99 and 583.61 is: 875.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.33 : 2,955.99 = 583.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.33/2,955.99 = 583.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.33x = 2,955.99 × 583.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.33x = 1,725,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,130.54/1,970.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.56

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