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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.66, 1,856.16 and 588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.66, 1,856.16 and 588.02 is: 881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.66 : 1,856.16 = 588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.66/1,856.16 = 588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.66x = 1,856.16 × 588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.66x = 1,091,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,459.20/1,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.16

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