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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.73, 2,008.87 and 414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.73, 2,008.87 and 414.89 is: 622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.73 : 2,008.87 = 414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.73/2,008.87 = 414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.73x = 2,008.87 × 414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.73x = 833,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,447.96/1,339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.10

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