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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.07, 1,858.51 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.07, 1,858.51 and 417.33 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.07 : 1,858.51 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.07/1,858.51 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.07x = 1,858.51 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.07x = 775,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,611.98/1,239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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