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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.14, 2,960.70 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.14, 2,960.70 and 587.16 is: 880.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.14 : 2,960.70 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.14/2,960.70 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.14x = 2,960.70 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.14x = 1,738,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,404.61/1,974.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.59

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