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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.17, 1,806.45 and 587.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.17, 1,806.45 and 587.91 is: 881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.17 : 1,806.45 = 587.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.17/1,806.45 = 587.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.17x = 1,806.45 × 587.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.17x = 1,062,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,030.02/1,204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.96

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