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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.63, 1,859.44 and 470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.63, 1,859.44 and 470.13 is: 705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.63 : 1,859.44 = 470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.63/1,859.44 = 470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.63x = 1,859.44 × 470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.63x = 874,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,178.53/1,239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.19

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