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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.75, 2,009.32 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.75, 2,009.32 and 365.93 is: 548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.75 : 2,009.32 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.75/2,009.32 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.75x = 2,009.32 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.75x = 735,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,259.51/1,339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.80

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