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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.94, 1,856.91 and 588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.94, 1,856.91 and 588.32 is: 882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.94 : 1,856.91 = 588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.94/1,856.91 = 588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.94x = 1,856.91 × 588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.94x = 1,092,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,457.29/1,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.48

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