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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.27, 1,858.14 and 417.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.27, 1,858.14 and 417.47 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.27 : 1,858.14 = 417.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.27/1,858.14 = 417.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.27x = 1,858.14 × 417.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.27x = 775,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,708.42/1,239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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