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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.75, 1,858.72 and 590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.75, 1,858.72 and 590.94 is: 885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.75 : 1,858.72 = 590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.75/1,858.72 = 590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.75x = 1,858.72 × 590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.75x = 1,098,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,395.17/1,239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.98

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