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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.28, 1,858.40 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.28, 1,858.40 and 373.40 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.28 : 1,858.40 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.28/1,858.40 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.28x = 1,858.40 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.28x = 693,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,926.56/1,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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