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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.08, 1,856.58 and 622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.08, 1,856.58 and 622.16 is: 932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.08 : 1,856.58 = 622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.08/1,856.58 = 622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.08x = 1,856.58 × 622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.08x = 1,155,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,089.81/1,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.22

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