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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.69, 1,859.43 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.69, 1,859.43 and 459.32 is: 688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.69 : 1,859.43 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.69/1,859.43 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.69x = 1,859.43 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.69x = 854,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,074.98/1,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.94

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