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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.05, 1,858.62 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.05, 1,858.62 and 373.25 is: 559.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.05 : 1,858.62 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.05/1,858.62 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.05x = 1,858.62 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.05x = 693,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,729.92/1,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.89

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