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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.44, 1,802.58 and 585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.44, 1,802.58 and 585.76 is: 878.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.44 : 1,802.58 = 585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.44/1,802.58 = 585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.44x = 1,802.58 × 585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.44x = 1,055,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,879.26/1,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.11

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