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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.28, 1,857.70 and 589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.28, 1,857.70 and 589.26 is: 883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.28 : 1,857.70 = 589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.28/1,857.70 = 589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.28x = 1,857.70 × 589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.28x = 1,094,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,668.30/1,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.31

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