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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.68, 2,009.52 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.68, 2,009.52 and 365.79 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.68 : 2,009.52 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.68/2,009.52 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.68x = 2,009.52 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.68x = 735,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,056.38/1,339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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