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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.01, 1,858.58 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.01, 1,858.58 and 373.25 is: 559.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.01 : 1,858.58 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.01/1,858.58 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.01x = 1,858.58 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.01x = 693,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,714.99/1,239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.89

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