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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.61, 1,803.24 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.61, 1,803.24 and 585 is: 877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.61 : 1,803.24 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.61/1,803.24 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.61x = 1,803.24 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.61x = 1,054,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,895.40/1,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.17

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