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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.33, 1,858.73 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.33, 1,858.73 and 361.74 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.33 : 1,858.73 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.33/1,858.73 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.33x = 1,858.73 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.33x = 672,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,375.18/1,239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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