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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.72, 1,802.16 and 585.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.72, 1,802.16 and 585.03 is: 877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.72 : 1,802.16 = 585.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.72/1,802.16 = 585.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.72x = 1,802.16 × 585.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.72x = 1,054,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,317.66/1,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.34

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