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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.25, 1,859.15 and 469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.25, 1,859.15 and 469.75 is: 704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.25 : 1,859.15 = 469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.25/1,859.15 = 469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.25x = 1,859.15 × 469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.25x = 873,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,333.36/1,239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.73

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