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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.76, 1,811.84 and 591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.76, 1,811.84 and 591.08 is: 886.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.76 : 1,811.84 = 591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.76/1,811.84 = 591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.76x = 1,811.84 × 591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.76x = 1,070,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,930.37/1,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.71

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