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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.40, 1,858.56 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.40, 1,858.56 and 373.42 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.40 : 1,858.56 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.40/1,858.56 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.40x = 1,858.56 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.40x = 694,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,023.48/1,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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