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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.66, 1,858.38 and 683.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.66, 1,858.38 and 683.58 is: 1,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.66 : 1,858.38 = 683.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.66/1,858.38 = 683.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.66x = 1,858.38 × 683.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.66x = 1,270,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,351.40/1,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.76

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