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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.21, 2,008.67 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.21, 2,008.67 and 365.24 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.21 : 2,008.67 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.21/2,008.67 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.21x = 2,008.67 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.21x = 733,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,644.80/1,339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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