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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.62, 2,009.88 and 723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.62, 2,009.88 and 723.38 is: 1,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.62 : 2,009.88 = 723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.62/2,009.88 = 723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.62x = 2,009.88 × 723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.62x = 1,453,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,906.99/1,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.31

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