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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.49, 1,857.61 and 546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.49, 1,857.61 and 546.33 is: 818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.49 : 1,857.61 = 546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.49/1,857.61 = 546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.49x = 1,857.61 × 546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.49x = 1,014,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,868.07/1,239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.78

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