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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.03, 1,858.66 and 884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.03, 1,858.66 and 884.32 is: 1,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.03 : 1,858.66 = 884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.03/1,858.66 = 884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.03x = 1,858.66 × 884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.03x = 1,643,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,653.81/1,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.56

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