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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.42, 1,858.02 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.42, 1,858.02 and 470.46 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.42 : 1,858.02 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.42/1,858.02 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.42x = 1,858.02 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.42x = 874,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,124.09/1,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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