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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.89, 1,810.94 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.89, 1,810.94 and 590.48 is: 886.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.89 : 1,810.94 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.89/1,810.94 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.89x = 1,810.94 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.89x = 1,069,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,323.85/1,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.02

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