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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.06, 1,857.99 and 458.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.06, 1,857.99 and 458.82 is: 688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.06 : 1,857.99 = 458.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.06/1,857.99 = 458.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.06x = 1,857.99 × 458.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.06x = 852,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,482.97/1,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.01

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