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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.71, 1,813.10 and 592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.71, 1,813.10 and 592.91 is: 889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.71 : 1,813.10 = 592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.71/1,813.10 = 592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.71x = 1,813.10 × 592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.71x = 1,075,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,005.12/1,208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.38

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