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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.71, 1,807.10 and 588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.71, 1,807.10 and 588.33 is: 882.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.71 : 1,807.10 = 588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.71/1,807.10 = 588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.71x = 1,807.10 × 588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.71x = 1,063,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,168.20/1,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.51

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