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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.74, 2,975.61 and 597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.74, 2,975.61 and 597.08 is: 895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.74 : 2,975.61 = 597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.74/2,975.61 = 597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.74x = 2,975.61 × 597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.74x = 1,776,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,677.22/1,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.62

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