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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.56, 1,852.62 and 586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.56, 1,852.62 and 586.12 is: 878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.56 : 1,852.62 = 586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.56/1,852.62 = 586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.56x = 1,852.62 × 586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.56x = 1,085,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,857.63/1,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.84

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