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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.52, 1,853.68 and 586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.52, 1,853.68 and 586.92 is: 879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.52 : 1,853.68 = 586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.52/1,853.68 = 586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.52x = 1,853.68 × 586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.52x = 1,087,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,961.87/1,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.86

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