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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.44, 2,004.12 and 1,240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.44, 2,004.12 and 1,240.24 is: 1,869.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.44 : 2,004.12 = 1,240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.44/2,004.12 = 1,240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.44x = 2,004.12 × 1,240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.44x = 2,485,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,589.79/1,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.65

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