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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.25, 1,857.57 and 588.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.25, 1,857.57 and 588.77 is: 883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.25 : 1,857.57 = 588.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.25/1,857.57 = 588.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.25x = 1,857.57 × 588.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.25x = 1,093,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,672.20/1,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.24

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