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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.67, 1,859.73 and 590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.67, 1,859.73 and 590.41 is: 885.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.67 : 1,859.73 = 590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.67/1,859.73 = 590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.67x = 1,859.73 × 590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.67x = 1,098,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,003.19/1,239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.72

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