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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.39, 1,808.97 and 589.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.39, 1,808.97 and 589.17 is: 883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.39 : 1,808.97 = 589.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.39/1,808.97 = 589.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.39x = 1,808.97 × 589.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.39x = 1,065,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,778.86/1,206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.45

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