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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.72, 1,853.04 and 585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.72, 1,853.04 and 585.84 is: 877.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.72 : 1,853.04 = 585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.72/1,853.04 = 585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.72x = 1,853.04 × 585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.72x = 1,085,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,584.95/1,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.79

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