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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.50, 2,956.14 and 583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.50, 2,956.14 and 583.86 is: 875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.50 : 2,956.14 = 583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.50/2,956.14 = 583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.50x = 2,956.14 × 583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.50x = 1,725,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,971.90/1,970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.91

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