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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.44, 2,008.93 and 402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.44, 2,008.93 and 402.37 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.44 : 2,008.93 = 402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.44/2,008.93 = 402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.44x = 2,008.93 × 402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.44x = 808,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,333.16/1,339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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