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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.61, 2,009.88 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.61, 2,009.88 and 609.12 is: 913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.61 : 2,009.88 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.61/2,009.88 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.61x = 2,009.88 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.61x = 1,224,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,258.11/1,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.89

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