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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235, 1,852.38 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235, 1,852.38 and 585.32 is: 877.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235 : 1,852.38 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235/1,852.38 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235x = 1,852.38 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235x = 1,084,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,235.06/1,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.92

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