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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.19, 1,859.04 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.19, 1,859.04 and 361.83 is: 542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.19 : 1,859.04 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.19/1,859.04 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.19x = 1,859.04 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.19x = 672,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,645.34/1,239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.81

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