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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.72, 2,009.22 and 608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.72, 2,009.22 and 608.92 is: 913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.72 : 2,009.22 = 608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.72/2,009.22 = 608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.72x = 2,009.22 × 608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.72x = 1,223,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,454.24/1,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.22

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