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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.36, 1,859.60 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.36, 1,859.60 and 373.76 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.36 : 1,859.60 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.36/1,859.60 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.36x = 1,859.60 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.36x = 695,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,044.10/1,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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