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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.56, 2,009.13 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.56, 2,009.13 and 365.74 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.56 : 2,009.13 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.56/2,009.13 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.56x = 2,009.13 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.56x = 734,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,819.21/1,339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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