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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.76, 1,856.92 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.76, 1,856.92 and 589.22 is: 883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.76 : 1,856.92 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.76/1,856.92 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.76x = 1,856.92 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.76x = 1,094,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,134.40/1,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.96

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