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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.41, 2,009.46 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.41, 2,009.46 and 461.94 is: 693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.41 : 2,009.46 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.41/2,009.46 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.41x = 2,009.46 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.41x = 928,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,249.95/1,339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.03

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