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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.50, 2,970.57 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.50, 2,970.57 and 594.15 is: 891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.50 : 2,970.57 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.50/2,970.57 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.50x = 2,970.57 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.50x = 1,764,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,955.25/1,980.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.17

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