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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.56, 1,859.39 and 581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.56, 1,859.39 and 581.43 is: 872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.56 : 1,859.39 = 581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.56/1,859.39 = 581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.56x = 1,859.39 × 581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.56x = 1,081,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,102.22/1,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.17

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