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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.65, 1,857.10 and 622.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.65, 1,857.10 and 622.63 is: 932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.65 : 1,857.10 = 622.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.65/1,857.10 = 622.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.65x = 1,857.10 × 622.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.65x = 1,156,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,286.17/1,239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.75

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