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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.68, 1,859.46 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.68, 1,859.46 and 373.97 is: 560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.68 : 1,859.46 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.68/1,859.46 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.68x = 1,859.46 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.68x = 695,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,382.26/1,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.94

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