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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.69, 2,007.48 and 791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.69, 2,007.48 and 791.27 is: 1,185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.69 : 2,007.48 = 791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.69/2,007.48 = 791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.69x = 2,007.48 × 791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.69x = 1,588,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,459.16/1,339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.69

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