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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.37, 2,960.52 and 586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.37, 2,960.52 and 586.72 is: 880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.37 : 2,960.52 = 586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.37/2,960.52 = 586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.37x = 2,960.52 × 586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.37x = 1,736,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,996.29/1,973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.22

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