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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.01, 1,858.72 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.01, 1,858.72 and 459.02 is: 688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.01 : 1,858.72 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.01/1,858.72 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.01x = 1,858.72 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.01x = 853,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,184.85/1,239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.60

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