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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.55, 1,857.30 and 1,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.55, 1,857.30 and 1,057.30 is: 1,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.55 : 1,857.30 = 1,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.55/1,857.30 = 1,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.55x = 1,857.30 × 1,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.55x = 1,963,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,723.29/1,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.22

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