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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.88, 1,860.54 and 555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.88, 1,860.54 and 555.88 is: 834.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.88 : 1,860.54 = 555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.88/1,860.54 = 555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.88x = 1,860.54 × 555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.88x = 1,034,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,224.89/1,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.14

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