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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.61, 2,009.16 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.61, 2,009.16 and 462.11 is: 693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.61 : 2,009.16 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.61/2,009.16 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.61x = 2,009.16 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.61x = 928,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,442.88/1,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.07

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