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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.28, 2,009.32 and 608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.28, 2,009.32 and 608.25 is: 912.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.28 : 2,009.32 = 608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.28/2,009.32 = 608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.28x = 2,009.32 × 608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.28x = 1,222,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,167.37/1,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.56

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