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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.98, 1,800.78 and 583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.98, 1,800.78 and 583.91 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.98 : 1,800.78 = 583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.98/1,800.78 = 583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.98x = 1,800.78 × 583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.98x = 1,051,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,492.29/1,200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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