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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.52, 1,851.96 and 1,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.52, 1,851.96 and 1,009.64 is: 1,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.52 : 1,851.96 = 1,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.52/1,851.96 = 1,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.52x = 1,851.96 × 1,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.52x = 1,869,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,812.89/1,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.88

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