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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.93, 1,859.84 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.93, 1,859.84 and 315.52 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.93 : 1,859.84 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.93/1,859.84 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.93x = 1,859.84 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.93x = 586,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,816.72/1,239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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