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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.39, 1,858.41 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.39, 1,858.41 and 508.14 is: 761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.39 : 1,858.41 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.39/1,858.41 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.39x = 1,858.41 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.39x = 944,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,332.46/1,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.93

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