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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.91, 1,859.93 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.91, 1,859.93 and 418.21 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.91 : 1,859.93 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.91/1,859.93 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.91x = 1,859.93 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.91x = 777,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,841.33/1,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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