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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.15, 1,809.56 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.15, 1,809.56 and 590.20 is: 885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.15 : 1,809.56 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.15/1,809.56 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.15x = 1,809.56 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.15x = 1,068,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,002.31/1,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.46

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