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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.64, 1,852.18 and 585.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.64, 1,852.18 and 585.88 is: 878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.64 : 1,852.18 = 585.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.64/1,852.18 = 585.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.64x = 1,852.18 × 585.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.64x = 1,085,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,155.22/1,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.21

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