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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.44, 1,810.08 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.44, 1,810.08 and 590.76 is: 885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.44 : 1,810.08 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.44/1,810.08 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.44x = 1,810.08 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.44x = 1,069,322.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,322.86/1,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.61

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