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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.74, 2,009.61 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.74, 2,009.61 and 462.11 is: 693.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.74 : 2,009.61 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.74/2,009.61 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.74x = 2,009.61 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.74x = 928,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,650.83/1,339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.16

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