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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.96, 1,859.78 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.96, 1,859.78 and 374.28 is: 561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.96 : 1,859.78 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.96/1,859.78 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.96x = 1,859.78 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.96x = 696,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,078.46/1,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.37

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