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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.77, 1,860.08 and 418.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.77, 1,860.08 and 418.03 is: 627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.77 : 1,860.08 = 418.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.77/1,860.08 = 418.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.77x = 1,860.08 × 418.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.77x = 777,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,562.50/1,239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.18

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