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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.48, 2,009.70 and 655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.48, 2,009.70 and 655 is: 982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.48 : 2,009.70 = 655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.48/2,009.70 = 655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.48x = 2,009.70 × 655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.48x = 1,316,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,353.50/1,339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.73

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