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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.21, 1,862.88 and 583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.21, 1,862.88 and 583.88 is: 875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.21 : 1,862.88 = 583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.21/1,862.88 = 583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.21x = 1,862.88 × 583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.21x = 1,087,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,689.06/1,242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.61

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