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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.77, 2,009.19 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.77, 2,009.19 and 402.44 is: 603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.77 : 2,009.19 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.77/2,009.19 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.77x = 2,009.19 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.77x = 808,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,578.42/1,339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.52

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