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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.16, 1,856.26 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.16, 1,856.26 and 590.52 is: 884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.16 : 1,856.26 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.16/1,856.26 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.16x = 1,856.26 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.16x = 1,096,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,158.66/1,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.60

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