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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.73, 1,857.41 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.73, 1,857.41 and 588.52 is: 883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.73 : 1,857.41 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.73/1,857.41 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.73x = 1,857.41 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.73x = 1,093,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,112.42/1,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.16

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