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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.65, 2,009.96 and 599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.65, 2,009.96 and 599.19 is: 899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.65 : 2,009.96 = 599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.65/2,009.96 = 599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.65x = 2,009.96 × 599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.65x = 1,204,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,344.94/1,339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.00

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