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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.42, 2,965.16 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.42, 2,965.16 and 589.76 is: 884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.42 : 2,965.16 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.42/2,965.16 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.42x = 2,965.16 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.42x = 1,748,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,729.81/1,976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.80

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