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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.36, 1,851.96 and 585.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.36, 1,851.96 and 585.74 is: 878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.36 : 1,851.96 = 585.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.36/1,851.96 = 585.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.36x = 1,851.96 × 585.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.36x = 1,084,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,767.05/1,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.10

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