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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.63, 1,852.20 and 585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.63, 1,852.20 and 585.20 is: 877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.63 : 1,852.20 = 585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.63/1,852.20 = 585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.63x = 1,852.20 × 585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.63x = 1,083,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,898.18/1,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.21

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