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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.22, 1,858.92 and 417.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.22, 1,858.92 and 417.22 is: 625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.22 : 1,858.92 = 417.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.22/1,858.92 = 417.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.22x = 1,858.92 × 417.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.22x = 775,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,572.39/1,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.86

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