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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.44, 1,859.90 and 720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.44, 1,859.90 and 720.44 is: 1,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.44 : 1,859.90 = 720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.44/1,859.90 = 720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.44x = 1,859.90 × 720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.44x = 1,339,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,946.36/1,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.09

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