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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.30, 1,858.83 and 752.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.30, 1,858.83 and 752.22 is: 1,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.30 : 1,858.83 = 752.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.30/1,858.83 = 752.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.30x = 1,858.83 × 752.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.30x = 1,398,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,249.10/1,239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.26

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