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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.57, 1,859.49 and 418.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.57, 1,859.49 and 418.05 is: 627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.57 : 1,859.49 = 418.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.57/1,859.49 = 418.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.57x = 1,859.49 × 418.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.57x = 777,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,359.79/1,239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.12

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