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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.97, 1,803.11 and 585.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.97, 1,803.11 and 585.59 is: 878.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.97 : 1,803.11 = 585.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.97/1,803.11 = 585.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.97x = 1,803.11 × 585.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.97x = 1,055,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,883.18/1,201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.46

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