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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.14, 1,853.10 and 587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.14, 1,853.10 and 587.22 is: 879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.14 : 1,853.10 = 587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.14/1,853.10 = 587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.14x = 1,853.10 × 587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.14x = 1,088,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,177.38/1,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.59

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