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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.13, 1,858.70 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.13, 1,858.70 and 373.44 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.13 : 1,858.70 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.13/1,858.70 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.13x = 1,858.70 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.13x = 694,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,112.93/1,239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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