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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.59, 2,009.17 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.59, 2,009.17 and 462.16 is: 693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.59 : 2,009.17 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.59/2,009.17 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.59x = 2,009.17 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.59x = 928,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,558.01/1,339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.17

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