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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.17, 2,009.06 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.17, 2,009.06 and 461.64 is: 692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.17 : 2,009.06 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.17/2,009.06 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.17x = 2,009.06 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.17x = 927,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,460.15/1,339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.56

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