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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.51, 2,963.03 and 588.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.51, 2,963.03 and 588.83 is: 883.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.51 : 2,963.03 = 588.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.51/2,963.03 = 588.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.51x = 2,963.03 × 588.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.51x = 1,744,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,725.42/1,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.18

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