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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.26, 1,810.93 and 591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.26, 1,810.93 and 591.51 is: 887.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.26 : 1,810.93 = 591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.26/1,810.93 = 591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.26x = 1,810.93 × 591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.26x = 1,071,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,183.20/1,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.28

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