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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.88, 2,960.55 and 587.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.88, 2,960.55 and 587.43 is: 881.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.88 : 2,960.55 = 587.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.88/2,960.55 = 587.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.88x = 2,960.55 × 587.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.88x = 1,739,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,115.89/1,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.06

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