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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.43, 1,809.03 and 589.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.43, 1,809.03 and 589.63 is: 884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.43 : 1,809.03 = 589.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.43/1,809.03 = 589.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.43x = 1,809.03 × 589.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.43x = 1,066,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,659.44/1,205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.88

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