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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.78, 1,859.82 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.78, 1,859.82 and 374.10 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.78 : 1,859.82 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.78/1,859.82 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.78x = 1,859.82 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.78x = 695,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,758.66/1,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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