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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.95, 1,856.09 and 588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.95, 1,856.09 and 588.75 is: 882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.95 : 1,856.09 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.95/1,856.09 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.95x = 1,856.09 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.95x = 1,092,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,770.04/1,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.73

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