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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.76, 1,856.16 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.76, 1,856.16 and 588.80 is: 882.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.76 : 1,856.16 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.76/1,856.16 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.76x = 1,856.16 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.76x = 1,092,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,907.01/1,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.97

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