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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.12, 1,857.47 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.12, 1,857.47 and 622.44 is: 933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.12 : 1,857.47 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.12/1,857.47 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.12x = 1,857.47 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.12x = 1,156,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,160.51/1,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.05

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