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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.45, 1,858.34 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.45, 1,858.34 and 590.25 is: 884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.45 : 1,858.34 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.45/1,858.34 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.45x = 1,858.34 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.45x = 1,096,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,882.23/1,239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.97

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