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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.85, 1,806.12 and 587.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.85, 1,806.12 and 587.56 is: 881.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.85 : 1,806.12 = 587.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.85/1,806.12 = 587.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.85x = 1,806.12 × 587.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.85x = 1,061,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,203.87/1,203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.51

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