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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.71, 1,853.45 and 587.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.71, 1,853.45 and 587.63 is: 880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.71 : 1,853.45 = 587.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.71/1,853.45 = 587.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.71x = 1,853.45 × 587.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.71x = 1,089,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,146.72/1,236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.68

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