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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.86, 1,859.84 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.86, 1,859.84 and 374.18 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.86 : 1,859.84 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.86/1,859.84 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.86x = 1,859.84 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.86x = 695,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,903.76/1,239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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