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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.40, 1,858.84 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.40, 1,858.84 and 373.64 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.40 : 1,858.84 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.40/1,858.84 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.40x = 1,858.84 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.40x = 694,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,536.98/1,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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