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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.35, 1,855.43 and 587.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.35, 1,855.43 and 587.09 is: 881.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.35 : 1,855.43 = 587.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.35/1,855.43 = 587.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.35x = 1,855.43 × 587.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.35x = 1,089,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,304.40/1,236.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.06

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