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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.64, 2,008.80 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.64, 2,008.80 and 414.72 is: 621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.64 : 2,008.80 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.64/2,008.80 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.64x = 2,008.80 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.64x = 833,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,089.54/1,339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.88

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