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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.64, 1,854.96 and 587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.64, 1,854.96 and 587.20 is: 880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.64 : 1,854.96 = 587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.64/1,854.96 = 587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.64x = 1,854.96 × 587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.64x = 1,089,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,232.51/1,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.80

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