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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.16, 1,854.76 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.16, 1,854.76 and 589.52 is: 883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.16 : 1,854.76 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.16/1,854.76 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.16x = 1,854.76 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.16x = 1,093,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,418.12/1,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.10

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