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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.64, 1,859.78 and 875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.64, 1,859.78 and 875.14 is: 1,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.64 : 1,859.78 = 875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.64/1,859.78 = 875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.64x = 1,859.78 × 875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.64x = 1,627,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,563.49/1,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.93

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