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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.82, 1,812.96 and 591.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.82, 1,812.96 and 591.91 is: 887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.82 : 1,812.96 = 591.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.82/1,812.96 = 591.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.82x = 1,812.96 × 591.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.82x = 1,073,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,109.15/1,208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.73

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