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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.12, 1,858.56 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.12, 1,858.56 and 373.20 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.12 : 1,858.56 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.12/1,858.56 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.12x = 1,858.56 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.12x = 693,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,614.59/1,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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