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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.58, 2,009.46 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.58, 2,009.46 and 365.70 is: 548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.58 : 2,009.46 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.58/2,009.46 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.58x = 2,009.46 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.58x = 734,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,859.52/1,339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.57

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