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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.01, 1,811.73 and 591.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.01, 1,811.73 and 591.41 is: 887.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.01 : 1,811.73 = 591.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.01/1,811.73 = 591.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.01x = 1,811.73 × 591.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.01x = 1,071,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,466.18/1,207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.71

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