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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.11, 1,858.83 and 417.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.11, 1,858.83 and 417.21 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.11 : 1,858.83 = 417.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.11/1,858.83 = 417.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.11x = 1,858.83 × 417.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.11x = 775,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,520.38/1,239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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