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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339, 2,008.50 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339, 2,008.50 and 427 is: 640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339 : 2,008.50 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339/2,008.50 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339x = 2,008.50 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339x = 857,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,629.50/1,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.50

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