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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.62, 1,859.44 and 752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.62, 1,859.44 and 752 is: 1,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.62 : 1,859.44 = 752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.62/1,859.44 = 752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.62x = 1,859.44 × 752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.62x = 1,398,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,298.88/1,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.01

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