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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.33, 1,858.46 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.33, 1,858.46 and 373.44 is: 560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.33 : 1,858.46 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.33/1,858.46 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.33x = 1,858.46 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.33x = 694,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,021.44/1,239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.00

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