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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.14, 1,858.71 and 417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.14, 1,858.71 and 417.19 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.14 : 1,858.71 = 417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.14/1,858.71 = 417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.14x = 1,858.71 × 417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.14x = 775,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,423.85/1,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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