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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.98, 1,859.99 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.98, 1,859.99 and 362.54 is: 543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.98 : 1,859.99 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.98/1,859.99 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.98x = 1,859.99 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.98x = 674,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,320.77/1,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.82

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