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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.52, 1,858.18 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.52, 1,858.18 and 589.92 is: 884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.52 : 1,858.18 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.52/1,858.18 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.52x = 1,858.18 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.52x = 1,096,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,177.55/1,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.36

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