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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.03, 1,858.67 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.03, 1,858.67 and 394.68 is: 592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.03 : 1,858.67 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.03/1,858.67 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.03x = 1,858.67 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.03x = 733,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,577.90/1,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.06

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