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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.84, 2,008.32 and 754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.84, 2,008.32 and 754.24 is: 1,130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.84 : 2,008.32 = 754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.84/2,008.32 = 754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.84x = 2,008.32 × 754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.84x = 1,514,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,755.28/1,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.55

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