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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.14, 1,859.49 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.14, 1,859.49 and 459.06 is: 688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.14 : 1,859.49 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.14/1,859.49 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.14x = 1,859.49 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.14x = 853,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,617.48/1,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.88

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