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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.72, 2,009.55 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.72, 2,009.55 and 365.81 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.72 : 2,009.55 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.72/2,009.55 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.72x = 2,009.55 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.72x = 735,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,113.49/1,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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