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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.98, 1,808.26 and 589.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.98, 1,808.26 and 589.06 is: 883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.98 : 1,808.26 = 589.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.98/1,808.26 = 589.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.98x = 1,808.26 × 589.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.98x = 1,065,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,173.64/1,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.24

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