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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.38, 1,859.40 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.38, 1,859.40 and 373.72 is: 560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.38 : 1,859.40 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.38/1,859.40 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.38x = 1,859.40 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.38x = 694,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,894.97/1,239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.68

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