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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.32, 1,859.79 and 509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.32, 1,859.79 and 509.24 is: 764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.32 : 1,859.79 = 509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.32/1,859.79 = 509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.32x = 1,859.79 × 509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.32x = 947,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,079.46/1,239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.19

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