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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.67, 1,679.44 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.67, 1,679.44 and 339.64 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.67 : 1,679.44 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.67/1,679.44 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.67x = 1,679.44 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.67x = 570,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,405.00/1,119.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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