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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.81, 1,805.09 and 586.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.81, 1,805.09 and 586.79 is: 879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.81 : 1,805.09 = 586.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.81/1,805.09 = 586.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.81x = 1,805.09 × 586.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.81x = 1,059,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,213.72/1,203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.88

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