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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.86, 1,855.65 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.86, 1,855.65 and 588.14 is: 882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.86 : 1,855.65 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.86/1,855.65 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.86x = 1,855.65 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.86x = 1,091,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,381.99/1,236.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.38

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