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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.06, 1,809.10 and 589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.06, 1,809.10 and 589.56 is: 884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.06 : 1,809.10 = 589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.06/1,809.10 = 589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.06x = 1,809.10 × 589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.06x = 1,066,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,573.00/1,206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.34

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