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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.22, 1,859.06 and 417.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.22, 1,859.06 and 417.73 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.22 : 1,859.06 = 417.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.22/1,859.06 = 417.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.22x = 1,859.06 × 417.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.22x = 776,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,585.13/1,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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