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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.57, 1,859.58 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.57, 1,859.58 and 417.78 is: 626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.57 : 1,859.58 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.57/1,859.58 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.57x = 1,859.58 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.57x = 776,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,895.33/1,239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.75

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