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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.94, 1,858.98 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.94, 1,858.98 and 417.72 is: 626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.94 : 1,858.98 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.94/1,858.98 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.94x = 1,858.98 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.94x = 776,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,533.13/1,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.27

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