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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.02, 1,858.76 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.02, 1,858.76 and 394.94 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.02 : 1,858.76 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.02/1,858.76 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.02x = 1,858.76 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.02x = 734,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,098.67/1,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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