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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.76, 1,851.22 and 584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.76, 1,851.22 and 584.74 is: 876.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.76 : 1,851.22 = 584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.76/1,851.22 = 584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.76x = 1,851.22 × 584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.76x = 1,082,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,482.38/1,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.67

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