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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.97, 2,960.45 and 587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.97, 2,960.45 and 587.35 is: 880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.97 : 2,960.45 = 587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.97/2,960.45 = 587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.97x = 2,960.45 × 587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.97x = 1,738,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,823.27/1,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.88

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