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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.34, 1,853.64 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.34, 1,853.64 and 586.08 is: 879.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.34 : 1,853.64 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.34/1,853.64 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.34x = 1,853.64 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.34x = 1,086,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,381.33/1,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.42

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