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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.40, 1,993.34 and 1,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.40, 1,993.34 and 1,239.04 is: 1,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.40 : 1,993.34 = 1,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.40/1,993.34 = 1,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.40x = 1,993.34 × 1,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.40x = 2,469,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,827.99/1,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.50

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