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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.02, 1,858.92 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.02, 1,858.92 and 361.58 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.02 : 1,858.92 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.02/1,858.92 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.02x = 1,858.92 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.02x = 672,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,139.00/1,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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