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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.38, 2,009.04 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.38, 2,009.04 and 415.02 is: 622.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.38 : 2,009.04 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.38/2,009.04 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.38x = 2,009.04 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.38x = 833,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,791.78/1,339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.52

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