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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.12, 2,008.16 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.12, 2,008.16 and 461.46 is: 692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.12 : 2,008.16 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.12/2,008.16 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.12x = 2,008.16 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.12x = 926,685.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,685.51/1,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.01

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