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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.05, 1,858.63 and 580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.05, 1,858.63 and 580.93 is: 871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.05 : 1,858.63 = 580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.05/1,858.63 = 580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.05x = 1,858.63 × 580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.05x = 1,079,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,733.93/1,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.42

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