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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.57, 2,009.56 and 415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.57, 2,009.56 and 415.29 is: 623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.57 : 2,009.56 = 415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.57/2,009.56 = 415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.57x = 2,009.56 × 415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.57x = 834,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,557.45/1,339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.00

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