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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.83, 2,009.74 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.83, 2,009.74 and 365.93 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.83 : 2,009.74 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.83/2,009.74 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.83x = 2,009.74 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.83x = 735,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,424.16/1,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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