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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.15, 1,857.62 and 458.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.15, 1,857.62 and 458.99 is: 688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.15 : 1,857.62 = 458.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.15/1,857.62 = 458.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.15x = 1,857.62 × 458.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.15x = 852,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,617.42/1,239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.07

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