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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.62, 1,859.61 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.62, 1,859.61 and 590.22 is: 885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.62 : 1,859.61 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.62/1,859.61 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.62x = 1,859.61 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.62x = 1,097,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,579.01/1,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.42

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