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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.35, 1,856.30 and 589.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.35, 1,856.30 and 589.54 is: 883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.35 : 1,856.30 = 589.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.35/1,856.30 = 589.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.35x = 1,856.30 × 589.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.35x = 1,094,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,363.10/1,238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.73

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