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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.40, 1,859.62 and 893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.40, 1,859.62 and 893.72 is: 1,340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.40 : 1,859.62 = 893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.40/1,859.62 = 893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.40x = 1,859.62 × 893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.40x = 1,661,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,979.59/1,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.95

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