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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.10, 1,851.43 and 586.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.10, 1,851.43 and 586.29 is: 878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.10 : 1,851.43 = 586.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.10/1,851.43 = 586.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.10x = 1,851.43 × 586.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.10x = 1,085,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,464.17/1,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.85

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