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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.26, 1,859.02 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.26, 1,859.02 and 469.76 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.26 : 1,859.02 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.26/1,859.02 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.26x = 1,859.02 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.26x = 873,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,293.24/1,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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