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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.10, 2,959.71 and 586.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.10, 2,959.71 and 586.47 is: 879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.10 : 2,959.71 = 586.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.10/2,959.71 = 586.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.10x = 2,959.71 × 586.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.10x = 1,735,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,781.12/1,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.72

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