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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.09, 1,810.06 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.09, 1,810.06 and 590.07 is: 884.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.09 : 1,810.06 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.09/1,810.06 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.09x = 1,810.06 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.09x = 1,068,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,067.42/1,207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.83

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